Top Rankings
Holt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,766 students in Holt 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 Holt School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
4,766 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Holt School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 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 79% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
193 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
712 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
651 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
14%
18%
# White Students
2,570 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
54%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
631 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
398
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
340
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
352
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
347
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
351
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
357
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
355
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
426
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
389
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
363
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
391
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,062 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,394
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,062
$17,693
Best Holt School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Laurelwood Dr
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Grades: K-4
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Holt Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5885 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2162
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2162
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4429 Sycamore St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2185
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2185
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Dimondale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Walnut St
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Bond Ave
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2106
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2106
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Woods Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S Washington Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0250
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0250
Grades: 5-6
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Holt Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1784 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Grades: 7-8
| 701 students
Rank: #99.
Hope Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Park Ln
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2194
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2194
Grades: 5-6
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holt School District?
Holt School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,766 students.
What is the rank of Holt School District?
Holt School District is ranked #411 out of 851 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holt School District?
54% of Holt School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holt School District?
Holt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,062 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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