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Holtville Middle School

Middle School · Elmore County · Deatsville, AL

An Elmore County middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

655 Bulldog Ln, Deatsville, AL 36022

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$10,918
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Holtville Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holtville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average401/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,301

Median home value

$235,400

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Elmore County

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Edge Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–12Not available401Compare →
Millbrook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.65–8Not available1,134Compare →
Redland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.55–8Not available577Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Elmore County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#7 of 16
District spending per student
$10,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holtville Middle School is listed in Elmore County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holtville Middle School

Holtville Middle School is a public middle school in Deatsville, AL, part of Elmore County, serving approximately 619 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holtville Middle School

What grades does Holtville Middle School serve?

Holtville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Holtville Middle School?

Holtville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holtville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holtville Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holtville Middle School rank in AL?

Holtville Middle School ranks #686 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Holtville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holtville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Holtville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holtville Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Holtville Middle School a charter school?

No, Holtville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holtville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Holtville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holtville Middle School?

62.4% of students at Holtville Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Elmore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 36022)
16,288
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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