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#1370 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 16% in state

Holland EL

Elementary School · Holland ISD · Holland, TX

A Holland ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 217, Holland, TX 76534

  • Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$16,297
Chronic Absenteeism4.2%

Students at Holland EL score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.8%

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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The neighborhood

Where Holland EL 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average264/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), 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

$81,000

Median home value

$208,000

Median rent

$1,039/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76534; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Holland ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holland EL is listed in HOLLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holland EL

Holland EL is a public elementary school in Holland, TX, part of Holland ISD, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holland EL

What grades does Holland EL serve?

Holland EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holland EL?

Holland EL has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Holland EL is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holland EL rank in TX?

Holland EL ranks #1,370 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Holland EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Holland EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Holland EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holland EL has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Holland EL a charter school?

No, Holland EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holland EL a Title I school?

No, Holland EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holland EL?

40.8% of students at Holland EL 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 – 5th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.2%
Area population (ZIP 76534)
2,812
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
49.1
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76534; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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