Holton Middle School
Holton Middle School serves 221 students in grades 6-8.
Holton Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Holton Middle School's student population of 221 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holton Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Holton Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
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