Top Rankings
Holt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,699 students in Holt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Holt School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
4,699 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holt School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#379 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2009. View full 16-year historical data
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
14%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
52%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,435 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,323 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$105 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,435
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,323
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Holt School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Laurelwood Dr
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Gr: K-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Holt Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5885 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2162
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2162
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 Bond Ave
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2106
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2106
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4429 Sycamore St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2185
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2185
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Washington Woods Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S Washington Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0250
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0250
Gr: 5-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Dimondale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Walnut St
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Holt Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1784 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Gr: 7-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Hope Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Park Ln
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2194
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2194
Gr: 5-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holt School District?
Holt School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,699 students.
What is the rank of Holt School District?
Holt School District is ranked #406 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holt School District?
52% of Holt School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holt School District?
Holt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,323 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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