Summary:
There is only one middle school located in Holton, Kansas - Holton Middle School. The school serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Holton school district.
Holton Middle School's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from the 164th best middle school in Kansas in 2021-2022 to the 254th best in 2023-2024. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently below the state average across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 13.95% to 25.8%, compared to the state average of 22.34% to 33.54%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 14.94% to 24.67%, compared to the state average of 23.93% to 29.74%.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $15,778 in 2018-2019, which is above the state average, Holton Middle School's academic performance remains a concern. The school serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 46.26%, which may be a contributing factor to the school's struggles. Overall, the data suggests that Holton Middle School faces challenges in improving student learning and achievement, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues.
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