Holland Middle School

Summary:

Holland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Holland City School District, with a student population of 583. The school's racial makeup is 35.68% White, 9.95% African American, 46.66% Hispanic, 2.74% Asian, and 4.97% two or more races.

Holland Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in M-Step and PSAT test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6% compared to the state average. With 67.58% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Holland Middle School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's ranking has declined over the past few years, currently ranking 616 out of 897 Michigan middle schools.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Baldwin Street Middle School and Saugatuck Middle School, Holland Middle School stands out as an underperforming school. The data reveals significant achievement gaps between different racial/ethnic groups, as well as variability in performance for specific student subgroups. Despite the school's high per-student expenditure of $18,175, the issues at Holland Middle School appear to go beyond just a lack of funding, suggesting a need to address other factors, such as instructional practices, school climate, and family engagement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 373 E 24th St
       Holland, MI  49423-4880


(616) 494-5085

District: Holland City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
616th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,175 Help


Students who attend Holland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Holland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.1%
White:
35.3%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holland Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holland Middle School ranks worse than 68.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.1%), White (35.3%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holland Middle School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holland Middle School is $18,175.
Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Holland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holland Middle School 616th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Holland Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Holland City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holland City School District 377th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holland Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.15 1212th 1545 21.6%
2007 39.53 1197th 1565 23.5%
2008 44.57 1133rd 1577 28.2%
2009 47.40 1101st 1589 30.7%
2010 47.66 1110th 1552 28.5%
2011 45.46 1090th 1552 29.8%
2012 36.33 1115th 1566 28.8%
2013 29.93 1188th 1563 24.0%
2014 40.27 1010th 1533 34.1%
2015 49.57 840th 1580 46.8%
2016 45.40 864th 1548 44.2%
2017 33.86 967th 1466 34.0%
2018 46.38 845th 1448 41.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holland Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.53 597th 806 25.9%
2007 36.77 647th 823 21.4%
2008 29.63 696th 839 17.0%
2009 51.41 555th 847 34.5%
2010 48.69 581st 851 31.7%
2011 57.38 469th 858 45.3%
2012 38.83 605th 900 32.8%
2013 35.11 639th 919 30.5%
2014 51.01 475th 921 48.4%
2015 52.90 421st 919 54.2%
2016 56.47 367th 894 58.9%
2017 33.64 519th 821 36.8%
2018 40.02 532nd 838 36.5%
2019 32.48 535th 792 32.4%
2021 30.54 472nd 675 30.1%
2022 27.51 564th 776 27.3%
2023 26.34 637th 883 27.9%
2024 29.76 616th 897 31.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.03 80th 163 50.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.35 602nd 815 26.1%
2019 23.15 560th 672 16.7%
2021 20.50 460th 523 12.0%
2022 19.61 591st 691 14.5%
2023 18.73 698th 825 15.4%
2024 19.37 694th 836 17.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 541st 794 31.9%
2019 24.58 519th 658 21.1%
2021 27.60 403rd 521 22.6%
2022 27.22 504th 657 23.3%
2023 22.17 611th 770 20.6%
2024 23.00 606th 771 21.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.53 440th 797 44.8%
2019 32.04 444th 639 30.5%
2021 26.09 416th 540 23.0%
2022 20.18 546th 658 17.0%
2023 24.67 583rd 776 24.9%
2024 29.29 564th 786 28.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.43 92nd 310 70.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.30 202nd 266 24.1%
2019 22.55 120th 137 12.4%
2021 21.22 60th 69 13.0%
2022 11.84 128th 138 7.2%
2023 10.80 238th 246 3.3%
2024 9.51 252nd 257 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Holland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.71 242nd 678 64.3%
2019 64.42 192nd 624 69.2%
2021 65.94 151st 577 73.8%
2022 52.72 259th 638 59.4%
2023 44.04 346th 688 49.7%
2024 64.31 199th 701 71.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holland Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 425 16 38 131 1 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 404 26 45 147 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 351 36 43 164 2 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 351 36 43 164 2 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 341 38 32 152 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 354 32 37 158 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 362 26 34 175 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 331 31 46 192 3 n/a n/a 0 603
2001 321 30 45 204 4 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 311 42 42 217 4 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 311 42 42 217 4 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 291 44 42 197 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 274 45 42 195 4 n/a n/a 5 565
2006 234 44 42 178 5 n/a n/a 7 510
2007 294 37 42 301 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2008 268 33 31 295 1 n/a n/a 45 673
2009 270 30 24 284 1 n/a n/a 52 661
2010 286 43 25 302 2 n/a n/a 83 741
2011 265 44 14 364 3 0 36 0 726
2012 251 45 16 334 4 4 27 0 681
2013 242 46 11 366 4 3 35 0 707
2014 252 55 11 350 2 2 41 0 713
2015 233 40 9 327 1 1 49 0 660
2016 223 38 8 289 0 0 42 0 600
2017 225 46 6 280 0 1 36 0 594
2018 218 51 8 267 0 1 40 0 585
2019 251 66 18 345 0 1 39 0 720
2020 232 65 27 329 1 2 36 0 692
2021 223 66 20 307 0 0 38 0 654
2022 220 50 19 290 0 1 41 0 621
2023 208 58 16 272 0 0 29 0 583
2024 215 69 18 281 0 0 26 0 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 611 n/a 0.0 0
1994 623 37.6 16.6 0
1995 596 41.1 14.5 0
1996 596 41.1 14.5 0
1997 564 40.0 14.1 0
1998 582 37.0 15.7 0
1999 600 38.0 15.8 33
2000 603 40.3 15.0 38.5
2001 604 41.1 14.7 45.9
2002 616 44.2 13.9 53.9
2003 616 44.2 13.9 53.9
2004 577 47.8 12.1 51
2005 565 36.9 15.3 57.1
2006 510 33.3 15.3 61.6
2007 675 46.7 14.5 61
2008 673 50.0 13.5 64
2009 661 44.3 14.9 76.2
2010 741 41.9 17.6 82.8
2011 726 45.1 16.0 76.2
2012 681 38.5 17.6 78.4
2013 707 42.5 16.6 68.7
2014 713 43.0 16.5 76.2
2015 660 42.0 15.7 64.2
2016 600 40.0 15.0 78.5
2017 594 39.7 14.9 73.9
2018 585 40.8 14.3 76.4
2019 720 40.1 17.9 66.3
2020 692 38.7 17.8 68.2
2021 654 35.7 18.3 65.1
2022 621 35.0 17.7 67.5
2023 583 33.6 17.3 67.6
2024 609 36.6 16.6 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 611 n/a 0.0 0
1994 623 37.6 16.6 0
1995 596 41.1 14.5 0
1996 596 41.1 14.5 0
1997 564 40.0 14.1 0
1998 582 37.0 15.7 0
1999 600 38.0 15.8 33
2000 603 40.3 15.0 38.5
2001 604 41.1 14.7 45.9
2002 616 44.2 13.9 53.9
2003 616 44.2 13.9 53.9
2004 577 47.8 12.1 51
2005 565 36.9 15.3 57.1
2006 510 33.3 15.3 61.6
2007 675 46.7 14.5 61
2008 673 50.0 13.5 64
2009 661 44.3 14.9 76.2
2010 741 41.9 17.6 82.8
2011 726 45.1 16.0 76.2
2012 681 38.5 17.6 78.4
2013 707 42.5 16.6 68.7
2014 713 43.0 16.5 76.2
2015 660 42.0 15.7 64.2
2016 600 40.0 15.0 78.5
2017 594 39.7 14.9 73.9
2018 585 40.8 14.3 76.4
2019 720 40.1 17.9 66.3
2020 692 38.7 17.8 68.2
2021 654 35.7 18.3 65.1
2022 621 35.0 17.7 67.5
2023 583 33.6 17.3 67.6
2024 609 36.6 16.6 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holland Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,240 (10.8%) $10,191 (89.2%) $11,431
2020 $1,235 (10.2%) $10,878 (89.8%) $12,113
2021 $1,786 (14.5%) $10,572 (85.5%) $12,358
2022 $2,348 (15.6%) $12,728 (84.4%) $15,077
2023 $2,265 (12.5%) $15,910 (87.5%) $18,175

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holland Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 535th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 637th of 883 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holland Middle School)35.823.7
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Holland City School District)35.823.7
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Holland Middle School)29.313.2
 16.1%
   6th Grade Math (Holland City School District)29.313.2
 16.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holland Middle School)37.129.4
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Holland City School District)37.129.4
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Holland Middle School)23.917.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Holland City School District)23.917.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Holland Middle School)11.512.4
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Holland City School District)11.512.4
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holland Middle School)51.345.9
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Holland City School District)51.345.9
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holland Middle School)32.222.8
 9.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Holland City School District)32.222.8
 9.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720583
 19%
African American6658
 12.1%
American Indian00
Asian1816
 11.1%
Hispanic345272
 21.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White251208
 17.1%
Two or More Races3929
 25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%67.6%
 1.3%


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Holland Middle School ranks 616th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 609 students attended Holland Middle School.

Students who attend Holland Middle School usually go on to attend Holland High School

Students at Holland Middle School are 46% Hispanic, 35% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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