Serving 712 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 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.j. Holton Intermediate School's student population of 712 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
I.j. Holton Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.j. Holton Intermediate School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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 #1435 out of 1,773 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend I.j. Holton Intermediate School?
712 students attend I.j. Holton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of I.j. Holton Intermediate School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.j. Holton Intermediate School?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does I.j. Holton Intermediate School offer ?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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