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#614 of 863 schools in MS

Holly Springs Intermediate School

Middle School · Holly Springs School Dist · Holly Springs, MS

A Holly Springs School Dist middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.

655 SOUTH MAURY STREET, Holly Springs, MS 38635

  • Math 41% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.3% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,958
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Holly Springs Intermediate School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holly Springs Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,441

Median home value

$158,800

Median rent

$793/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

21.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38635; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marshall AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0PK–121.1 mi268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Holly Springs School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holly Springs Intermediate School is listed in HOLLY SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holly Springs Intermediate School

Holly Springs Intermediate School is a public middle school in Holly Springs, MS, part of Holly Springs School Dist, serving approximately 221 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Springs Intermediate School

What grades does Holly Springs Intermediate School serve?

Holly Springs Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Holly Springs Intermediate School?

Holly Springs Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Intermediate School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Springs Intermediate School rank in MS?

Holly Springs Intermediate School ranks #614 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Holly Springs Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Springs Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Holly Springs Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Springs Intermediate School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holly Springs Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Holly Springs Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holly Springs Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Holly Springs Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Springs Intermediate School?

100.0% of students at Holly Springs Intermediate 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
Area population (ZIP 38635)
15,312
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
41.8
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38635; 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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