Holly Pond Middle School (Closed 2021)

91 Buckner Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 208 students in grades 6-8, Holly Pond Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
208 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#606 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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9%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Pond Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Pond Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
n/a
32%
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White
86%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holly Pond Middle School's ranking?
Holly Pond Middle School is ranked #606 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Holly Pond Middle School?
208 students attend Holly Pond Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Holly Pond Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Pond Middle School?
Holly Pond Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Holly Pond Middle School offer ?
Holly Pond Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holly Pond Middle School part of?
Holly Pond Middle School is part of Cullman County School District.

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