Serving 733 students in grades 5-6, I.j. Holton Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.j. Holton Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
I.j. Holton Intermediate School's student population of 733 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.j. Holton Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.j. Holton Intermediate School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1436 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
30%
10%
Black
11%
12%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.j. Holton Intermediate School's ranking?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School is ranked #1436 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend I.j. Holton Intermediate School?
733 students attend I.j. Holton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of I.j. Holton Intermediate School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.j. Holton Intermediate School?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does I.j. Holton Intermediate School offer ?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is I.j. Holton Intermediate School part of?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School is part of Austin Public School District.
School Reviews
5 4/18/2022
I go to this school and still, no one answered my question if I'm supposed to have a GPA in 6th grade? I really want to pass I used to struggle. I'm only giving it a 5star for my teachers and my principal he has been my principal for almost 4 years now.
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