Holston Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
11%
Black
(19-20)n/a
22%
White
(19-20)94%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Holston Valley Middle School?
180 students attend Holston Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Holston Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Holston Valley Middle School offer ?
Holston Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holston Valley Middle School part of?
Holston Valley Middle School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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