Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, Holston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Holston Middle School's student population of 481 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holston Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
33%
21%
White
49%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holston Middle School's ranking?
Holston Middle School is ranked #1442 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Holston Middle School often compared to?
Holston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Doyle Middle School, Whittle Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Holston Middle School?
481 students attend Holston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Holston Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holston Middle School?
Holston Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holston Middle School offer ?
Holston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holston Middle School part of?
Holston Middle School is part of Knox County School District.
School Reviews
2 12/7/2015
I would not recommend a child with a behavioral issue nor any mental or physical disdisability attend this school. My son has had so many issues and has outbursts and their way to deal is iss or oss. Poor school! Intervention classes he is failing and was told by school officials they are sorry bit there's near 1000 students and they don't have the teachers or proper funding to help him. Currently trying to transfer to different school/ county.
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