Hollister Junior High School serves 201 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was equal to the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Hollister Junior High School?
201 students attend Hollister Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hollister Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollister Junior High School?
Hollister Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hollister Junior High School offer ?
Hollister Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hollister Junior High School part of?
Hollister Junior High School is part of Hollister R-V School District.
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