Serving 485 students in grades 7-8, Holland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Holland Middle School?
485 students attend Holland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Holland Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holland Middle School?
Holland Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holland Middle School offer ?
Holland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Holland Middle School part of?
Holland Middle School is part of Council Rock School District.
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