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Holly Springs Junior High School

Summary:

Holly Springs Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Holly Springs School District in Holly Springs, Mississippi, with a student population of 138 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly African American student body (92.75%) and a high percentage of students (100%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the nearby Holly Springs Intermediate School, Holly Springs Junior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi middle schools over the past 10 years. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests, is significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.1% of 7th-grade students and 18.8% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 42%, respectively.

The high poverty rate among the student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is likely a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. This is significantly higher than the nearby Byhalia Middle School, which also had a 100% free/reduced-lunch rate. The persistent academic struggles and the potential resource allocation challenges at Holly Springs Junior High School suggest that addressing the underlying socioeconomic issues within the school's community may be crucial in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 325 East Falconer
       Holly Springs, MS  38635

(662) 252-7737

District: Holly Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,861 Help


Students who attend Holly Springs Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Holly Springs High School

Feeder schools for Holly Springs Junior High School:

Elementary:    Holly Springs Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.8%
White:
4.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holly Springs Junior High School ranks worse than 89.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.8%), White (4.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Springs Junior High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Holly Springs Junior High School employs 11.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Springs Junior High School is $9,861.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Holly Springs Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Holly Springs Junior High School 236th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Holly Springs Junior High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Holly Springs Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 6.39 242nd 244 0.8%
2009 10.60 228th 247 7.7%
2010 40.77 168th 255 34.1%
2011 51.75 146th 264 44.7%
2012 53.82 129th 270 52.2%
2013 52.32 135th 269 49.8%
2014 25.36 203rd 264 23.1%
2015 29.87 186th 266 30.1%
2016 20.76 209th 260 19.6%
2017 32.82 176th 272 35.3%
2018 21.98 197th 252 21.8%
2019 13.53 228th 264 13.6%
2021 18.50 203rd 257 21.0%
2022 10.43 238th 257 7.4%
2023 9.77 229th 243 5.8%
2024 14.64 236th 264 10.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holly Springs Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 2 271 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2008 2 264 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 4 255 1 2 0 0 0 0 262
2010 2 236 0 5 0 0 0 0 243
2011 0 206 2 0 0 0 0 0 208
2012 2 195 2 1 0 0 0 0 200
2013 3 224 1 1 0 0 1 0 230
2014 5 222 0 3 0 0 3 0 233
2015 5 226 0 5 0 0 0 0 236
2016 6 217 0 4 0 0 0 0 227
2017 7 168 0 2 0 0 0 0 177
2018 8 152 0 1 0 0 2 0 163
2019 3 160 0 4 0 0 2 0 169
2020 5 185 0 7 0 0 1 0 198
2021 7 190 0 9 0 0 4 0 210
2022 6 174 0 3 0 0 3 0 186
2023 6 128 0 0 0 0 4 0 138

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 Holly Springs Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 273 25.7 10.6 90.5
2008 267 28.7 9.3 98.9
2009 262 26.4 9.9 98.9
2010 243 18.7 12.9 98.8
2011 208 19.7 10.5 91.8
2012 200 17.3 11.5 95
2013 230 20.6 11.1 95.7
2014 233 16.7 13.9 96.6
2015 236 14.0 16.8 95.3
2016 227 11.0 20.6 98.2
2017 177 14.2 12.3 98.3
2018 163 14.6 11.0 97.5
2019 169 13.7 12.3 91.7
2020 198 11.6 16.9 96.5
2021 210 12.9 16.1 98.6
2022 186 13.0 14.2 98.4
2023 138 11.3 12.1 100

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 Holly Springs Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 273 25.7 10.6 90.5
2008 267 28.7 9.3 98.9
2009 262 26.4 9.9 98.9
2010 243 18.7 12.9 98.8
2011 208 19.7 10.5 91.8
2012 200 17.3 11.5 95
2013 230 20.6 11.1 95.7
2014 233 16.7 13.9 96.6
2015 236 14.0 16.8 95.3
2016 227 11.0 20.6 98.2
2017 177 14.2 12.3 98.3
2018 163 14.6 11.0 97.5
2019 169 13.7 12.3 91.7
2020 198 11.6 16.9 96.5
2021 210 12.9 16.1 98.6
2022 186 13.0 14.2 98.4
2023 138 11.3 12.1 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holly Springs Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $719 (7.3%) $9,142 (92.7%) $9,861

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Springs 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 228th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 229th of 243 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Springs Junior High School)14.619
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Springs School District)14.619
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Holly Springs Junior High School)25.925.8
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Holly Springs School District)25.925.8
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Springs Junior High School)19.522.3
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Springs School District)19.522.3
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holly Springs Junior High School)19.511.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Holly Springs School District)19.511.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Holly Springs Junior High School)27.821.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Holly Springs School District)27.821.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students169138
 18.3%
African American160128
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic40
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White36
 100%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%100%
 8.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Springs Junior High School

Students at Holly Springs Junior High School are 93% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

Holly Springs Junior High School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Mississippi middle schools.

Students who attend Holly Springs Junior High School usually go on to attend Holly Springs High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Holly Springs 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 Mississippi Department of Education.

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