Holton School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools in Holton School District, serving 556 students. Public elementary schools in Holton School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holton School District are Holton Elementary School and Holton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan public elementary school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Holton School District |
| School District Website | http://www.holtonschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (231) 821-1700 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 556 Students | 1,001,744 Students |
| # of Teachers | 31 Teachers | 57,230 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Holton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 834 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #632 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 7,587 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 33,452 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 21 Students | 81,130 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 183,498 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 489 Students | 652,184 Students |
| % White Students | 88% | 65% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 843 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 36 Students | 43,148 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 59 | 113,244 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 54 | 105,793 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 57 | 103,922 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 54 | 105,390 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 68 | 107,953 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 62 | 112,255 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 79 | 112,452 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 61 | 93,375 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 62 | 92,457 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 13,485 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 13,337 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 12,576 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 13,359 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 2,146 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,688 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $10 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,377 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,688 | $13,281 |
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Holton School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Holton Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%6245 Syers Rd10
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1825
Grades: PK-5 | 354 students
- Holton Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50%6477 Syers Rd10
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1775
Grades: 6-8 | 202 students
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