Very Good
#328 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 32% in state
Holt Middle School
Middle School · Fayetteville School District · Fayetteville, AR
A Fayetteville School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2365 N RUPPLE RD, Fayetteville, AR 72704
- Math 49% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holt Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Holt 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,991
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Randall G Lynch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–6 | 4.4 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Helen Tyson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–7 | 4.6 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fayetteville School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holt Middle School is listed in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holt Middle School
Holt Middle School is a public middle school in Fayetteville, AR, part of Fayetteville School District, serving approximately 449 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holt Middle School
What grades does Holt Middle School serve?
Holt Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Holt Middle School?
Holt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holt Middle School rank in AR?
Holt Middle School ranks #328 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Holt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Holt Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holt Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holt Middle School a charter school?
No, Holt Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holt Middle School a Title I school?
No, Holt Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holt Middle School?
51.9% of students at Holt 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (479) 527-3670
- Area population (ZIP 72704)
- 29,475
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- 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 72704; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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