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Holly Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,072 students in Holly Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Holly Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,072 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Holly Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
66 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
2,564 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
161 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
251
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
211
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
10
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,561 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,049
$18,370
Spending / Student
$18,561
$17,559
Best Holly Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12003 Davisburg Rd
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 328-3500
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 328-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Holly High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6161 E Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3200
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #33.
Rose Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7110 Milford Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3800
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Karl Richter Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 Baird St
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3170
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3170
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Holly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14470 N Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3400
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Holly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Maple St
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3600
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #77.
Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Grange Hall Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3700
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,072 students.
What is the rank of Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District is ranked #371 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Area School District?
84% of Holly Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holly Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,561 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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