Excellent
#483 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Holtville Middle
Middle School · Holtville Unified · Holtville, CA
A Holtville Unified middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Beale Ave., Holtville, CA 92250
- Math 37% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holtville Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 44% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holtville Middle 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holtville), 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
$70,250
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Academy of Imperial ValleyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Holtville Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holtville Middle is listed in Holtville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holtville Middle
Holtville Middle is a public middle school in Holtville, CA, part of Holtville Unified, serving approximately 246 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holtville Middle
What grades does Holtville Middle serve?
Holtville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Holtville Middle?
Holtville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holtville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holtville Middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holtville Middle rank in CA?
Holtville Middle ranks #483 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Holtville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Holtville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holtville Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Holtville Middle a charter school?
No, Holtville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holtville Middle a Title I school?
No, Holtville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holtville Middle?
89.4% of students at Holtville Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (760) 356-2811
- Area population (ZIP 92250)
- 7,854
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 92250; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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