Serving 463 students in grades 5-6, Holt Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Holt Middle School serves the west part of Fayetteville, AR, covering an area of approximately 22.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Holt Middle School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holt Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holt Middle School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holt Middle School's ranking?
Holt Middle School is ranked #187 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Holt Middle School often compared to?
Holt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcnair Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Holt Middle School?
463 students attend Holt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Holt Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holt Middle School?
Holt Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holt Middle School offer ?
Holt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Holt Middle School part of?
Holt Middle School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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