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#2501 of 3,192 schools in MI
Holt Junior High School
Middle School · Holt Public Schools · Holt, MI
A middle school in Holt, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1784 AURELIUS RD, Holt, MI 48842
- Math 21% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 43% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holt Junior High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Holt Junior High 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low199/100K
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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
$86,830
Median home value
$211,500
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol City Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–11 | 1.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Lansing Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Ingham County Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Lansing Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 10 | 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.
Holt Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holt Junior High School is listed in Holt Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holt Junior High School
Holt Junior High School is a public middle school in Holt, MI, part of Holt Public Schools, serving approximately 701 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,501 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holt Junior High School
What grades does Holt Junior High School serve?
Holt Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Holt Junior High School?
Holt Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Junior High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holt Junior High School rank in MI?
Holt Junior High School ranks #2,501 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Holt Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holt Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holt Junior High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Holt Junior High School a charter school?
No, Holt Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holt Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Holt Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holt Junior High School?
50.5% of students at Holt Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (517) 694-7117
- Area population (ZIP 48842)
- 21,504
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 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 48842; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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