Very Good
#387 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 21% in state
Holly School
School · Holly School District No. Re-3 · Holly, CO
A school in Holly, CO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
P O BOX 608, Holly, CO 81047
- Math 28% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holly School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holly 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average444/100K
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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
$46,531
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$293/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Holly School District No. Re-3
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holly School is listed in Holly School District No. Re-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holly School
Holly School is a public school in Holly, CO, part of Holly School District No. Re-3, serving approximately 267 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holly School
What grades does Holly School serve?
Holly School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Holly School?
Holly School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holly School rank in CO?
Holly School ranks #387 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Holly School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holly School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Holly School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holly School a charter school?
No, Holly School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holly School a Title I school?
No, Holly School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly School?
64.8% of students at Holly 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Prowers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (719) 537-6512
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 81047)
- 1,565
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81047; 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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