Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Holston Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
28%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
30%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
57%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted21.1%
17.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Holston Middle School?
322 students attend Holston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Holston Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holston Middle School?
Holston Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holston Middle School offer ?
Holston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holston Middle School part of?
Holston Middle School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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