Holt Junior High School

Summary:

Holt Junior High School is a public middle school serving 781 students in grades 7-8 in Holt, Michigan, which is part of the Holt Public Schools district. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and disparities in subgroup performance.

Holt Junior High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the performance of nearby higher-ranked schools, such as Washington Woods Middle School and Hope Middle School. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 84.7% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is much higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. Additionally, Holt Junior High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.47% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the rates of some nearby schools, such as Chippewa Middle School and Mason Middle School.

The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 344 out of 821 Michigan middle schools in the 2016-2017 school year to a low of 517 out of 897 in the 2023-2024 school year, suggests that its performance is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state. The school's performance data for different student subgroups also reveals significant disparities, indicating that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions, reviewing resource allocation, and collaborating with the community to support student success.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1784 Aurelius Rd
       Holt, MI  48842-1920


(517) 694-7117

District: Holt Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
517th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,718 Help


Students who attend Holt Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Holt Senior High School

Feeder schools for Holt Junior High School:

Elementary:    Dimondale Elementary School
    Elliott Elementary School
    Horizon Elementary School
    Sycamore Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holt Junior High School ranks worse than 57.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Holt Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Holt Public Schools District. Student population at Holt Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holt Junior High School is 15.5, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Holt Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holt Junior High School is $14,718, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Holt Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holt Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holt Junior High School 517th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Holt Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Holt Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Holt Public Schools 280th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holt Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.67 233rd 806 71.1%
2007 61.91 393rd 823 52.2%
2008 71.01 258th 839 69.2%
2009 71.38 254th 847 70.0%
2010 68.34 312th 851 63.3%
2011 65.32 339th 858 60.5%
2012 57.64 375th 900 58.3%
2013 54.45 413th 919 55.1%
2014 53.51 447th 921 51.5%
2015 56.90 369th 919 59.8%
2016 47.33 462nd 894 48.3%
2017 50.52 344th 821 58.1%
2018 53.82 396th 838 52.7%
2019 41.85 441st 792 44.3%
2021 32.25 457th 675 32.3%
2022 32.26 522nd 776 32.7%
2023 34.52 569th 883 35.6%
2024 39.91 517th 897 42.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.82 94th 156 39.7%
2019 24.40 39th 51 23.5%
2022 23.66 53rd 65 18.5%
2023 11.32 156th 163 4.3%
2024 16.23 154th 176 12.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.78 88th 154 42.9%
2019 48.50 24th 46 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.52 224th 377 40.6%
2024 26.22 159th 201 20.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.50 524th 815 35.7%
2019 29.97 502nd 672 25.3%
2021 20.71 457th 523 12.6%
2022 23.33 555th 691 19.7%
2023 28.86 605th 825 26.7%
2024 24.62 643rd 836 23.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.61 413th 794 48.0%
2019 36.43 418th 658 36.5%
2021 32.27 367th 521 29.6%
2022 27.26 502nd 657 23.6%
2023 28.27 548th 770 28.8%
2024 34.17 503rd 771 34.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 334th 797 58.1%
2019 37.90 391st 639 38.8%
2021 22.00 444th 540 17.8%
2022 28.24 477th 658 27.5%
2023 32.26 520th 776 33.0%
2024 37.65 487th 786 38.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.96 97th 104 6.7%
2023 27.18 65th 87 25.3%
2024 21.96 72nd 88 18.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.92 167th 366 54.4%
2019 41.76 111th 196 43.4%
2023 31.65 208th 310 32.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.79 179th 266 32.7%
2019 27.01 113th 137 17.5%
2022 22.01 112th 138 18.8%
2023 19.31 206th 246 16.3%
2024 20.45 226th 257 12.1%
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Rank History for White students at Holt Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 310th 678 54.3%
2019 42.37 342nd 624 45.2%
2021 36.66 354th 577 38.6%
2022 30.82 450th 638 29.5%
2023 34.05 457th 688 33.6%
2024 48.33 318th 701 54.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Holt Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 865 55 16 47 15 n/a n/a 0 998
2005 795 60 12 65 6 n/a n/a 43 981
2006 755 84 14 66 5 n/a n/a 47 971
2007 753 80 19 57 1 n/a n/a 58 968
2008 759 106 17 57 5 n/a n/a 17 961
2009 693 111 29 68 7 n/a n/a 25 933
2010 694 112 25 78 2 n/a n/a 26 937
2011 675 106 18 104 5 0 57 0 965
2012 662 107 25 130 7 0 65 0 996
2013 628 102 27 133 3 0 59 0 952
2014 630 93 28 123 2 1 74 0 951
2015 610 106 21 126 4 1 79 0 947
2016 588 96 28 109 3 0 75 0 899
2017 583 93 34 114 1 1 74 0 900
2018 564 103 28 128 3 1 68 0 895
2019 543 95 28 143 3 2 86 0 900
2020 543 93 24 132 1 2 94 0 889
2021 509 99 26 113 1 1 110 0 859
2022 490 113 29 120 2 0 125 0 879
2023 416 111 26 131 1 0 96 0 781
2024 364 103 28 109 1 0 96 0 701

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holt Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 998 57.5 17.4 18.7
2005 981 55.9 17.5 22.4
2006 971 51.3 18.9 26
2007 968 50.0 19.4 26
2008 961 52.2 18.4 28.6
2009 933 50.2 18.6 35.5
2010 937 49.1 19.0 36.3
2011 965 50.7 19.0 38.5
2012 996 52.0 19.1 39.9
2013 952 49.0 19.4 43.6
2014 951 48.4 19.6 39.4
2015 947 47.0 20.1 39
2016 899 45.0 19.9 37.8
2017 900 46.3 19.4 31.7
2018 895 45.8 19.5 41.3
2019 900 45.4 19.7 44.8
2020 889 44.2 20.0 46
2021 859 43.1 19.9 42.3
2022 879 46.2 19.0 50.7
2023 781 45.8 17.0 51.5
2024 701 45.2 15.5 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holt Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 998 57.5 17.4 18.7
2005 981 55.9 17.5 22.4
2006 971 51.3 18.9 26
2007 968 50.0 19.4 26
2008 961 52.2 18.4 28.6
2009 933 50.2 18.6 35.5
2010 937 49.1 19.0 36.3
2011 965 50.7 19.0 38.5
2012 996 52.0 19.1 39.9
2013 952 49.0 19.4 43.6
2014 951 48.4 19.6 39.4
2015 947 47.0 20.1 39
2016 899 45.0 19.9 37.8
2017 900 46.3 19.4 31.7
2018 895 45.8 19.5 41.3
2019 900 45.4 19.7 44.8
2020 889 44.2 20.0 46
2021 859 43.1 19.9 42.3
2022 879 46.2 19.0 50.7
2023 781 45.8 17.0 51.5
2024 701 45.2 15.5 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Holt Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $394 (3.7%) $10,281 (96.3%) $10,675
2020 $448 (4.1%) $10,425 (95.9%) $10,874
2021 $437 (3.8%) $11,064 (96.2%) $11,501
2022 $578 (4.6%) $12,031 (95.4%) $12,608
2023 $1,009 (6.9%) $13,709 (93.1%) $14,718

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holt Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 441st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 569th of 883 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holt Junior High School)42.428.1
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Holt Public Schools)42.428.1
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Holt Junior High School)28.621.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Holt Public Schools)28.621.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Holt Junior High School)24.119.6
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Holt Public Schools)24.119.6
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holt Junior High School)5452.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Holt Public Schools)5452.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holt Junior High School)35.524.7
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Holt Public Schools)35.524.7
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students900781
 13.2%
African American95111
 16.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2826
 7.1%
Hispanic143131
 8.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White543416
 23.4%
Two or More Races8696
 11.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.8%51.5%
 6.7%


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Students who attend Holt Junior High School usually go on to attend Holt Senior High School

Holt Junior High School ranks 517th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Holt Junior High School are 52% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 701 students attended Holt Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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