Holston Middle School (Closed 2023)

2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Holston Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
322 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(20-21)
25%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holston Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
30%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holston Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
43%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Holston Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holston Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holston Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
96%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Holston Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Holston Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Holston Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Holston Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holston Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holston Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Holston Middle School?
322 students attend Holston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Holston Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holston Middle School?
Holston Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 Sullivan County School District.

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