Holly Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 820 Academy Rd
       Holly, MI  48442-1546


(248) 634-5554

District: Holly Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,318 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.1% Help


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Compare Details Holly Academy ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holly Academy ranks better than 88.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.93. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Academy is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Academy is $11,318.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Holly Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Holly Academy 73rd of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Holly Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Holly Academy 100th of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Holly Academy in the ranking list.)

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Holly Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Holly Academy 28th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holly Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.15 127th 1545 91.8%
2007 81.61 161st 1565 89.7%
2008 82.05 143rd 1577 90.9%
2009 81.99 152nd 1589 90.4%
2010 77.71 225th 1552 85.5%
2011 81.12 145th 1552 90.7%
2012 84.10 180th 1566 88.5%
2013 86.20 140th 1563 91.0%
2014 88.35 103rd 1533 93.3%
2015 82.37 223rd 1580 85.9%
2016 78.79 272nd 1548 82.4%
2017 83.70 157th 1466 89.3%
2018 85.58 172nd 1448 88.1%
2019 83.33 179th 1408 87.3%
2021 86.44 115th 1153 90.0%
2022 92.62 69th 1344 94.9%
2023 92.53 73rd 1470 95.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.57 190th 1397 86.4%
2022 95.16 14th 1099 98.7%
2023 91.04 45th 1350 96.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.29 208th 1443 85.6%
2019 73.52 235th 1171 79.9%
2021 77.99 145th 902 83.9%
2022 89.73 64th 1106 94.2%
2023 92.16 56th 1321 95.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.09 156th 1446 89.2%
2019 87.74 90th 1196 92.5%
2021 86.68 76th 915 91.7%
2022 88.89 84th 1139 92.6%
2023 88.34 97th 1334 92.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.92 211th 1253 83.2%
2019 78.81 182nd 1128 83.9%
2021 84.48 99th 1005 90.1%
2022 90.17 64th 1102 94.2%
2023 89.52 78th 1198 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holly Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.77 120th 806 85.1%
2007 84.69 56th 823 93.2%
2008 90.37 10th 839 98.8%
2009 86.84 36th 847 95.7%
2010 83.06 64th 851 92.5%
2011 89.41 11th 858 98.7%
2012 90.45 53rd 900 94.1%
2013 88.87 66th 919 92.8%
2014 93.19 31st 921 96.6%
2015 87.22 79th 919 91.4%
2016 83.42 114th 894 87.2%
2017 83.63 95th 821 88.4%
2018 84.38 114th 838 86.4%
2019 91.79 55th 792 93.1%
2021 88.38 55th 675 91.9%
2022 91.41 51st 776 93.4%
2023 85.93 100th 883 88.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.08 71st 815 91.3%
2023 81.31 81st 825 90.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 112th 794 85.9%
2019 92.38 31st 658 95.3%
2021 80.96 65th 521 87.5%
2022 73.60 122nd 657 81.4%
2023 72.21 149th 770 80.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.23 94th 797 88.2%
2019 86.96 69th 639 89.2%
2021 85.63 58th 540 89.3%
2022 96.87 15th 658 97.7%
2023 92.19 45th 776 94.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Holly Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.21 122nd 678 82.0%
2019 87.03 66th 624 89.4%
2021 86.60 53rd 577 90.8%
2022 88.22 62nd 638 90.3%
2023 81.38 99th 688 85.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, November 3, 2022

Open Quote RACIST school! They called CPS on me with a LIE that I BRANDED my child with a Mexican gang symbol because I was in a Mexican GANG!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 22, 2015

Open Quote Disappointed in they do not deliver on the stated mission they profess to. Not all kids are treated equal. The highest preforming kids are very highly regarded and they find ways of eliminating those they do not preform to their sought after test scores... In the 5 years we were there, I saw several kids that did poorly and were targeted as they only have to pass 80% of the students (as per an educator employed there.) Any school will do well when the children are prepped for the meap tests which they spend weeks doing.
The saddest part is that the kids that are "problems" and get kicked out of public schools are ending up there. Most have an IEP and it ties the hands of the Admin. to effectively deal with them. Would have been better if I did not have inside info to the goings on there and see what I saw. Close Quote


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Friday, September 2, 2011

Open Quote Holly Academy is the best! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Open Quote Great staff, very involved with the children. I am moving due to my job, and trying to find a school as good as Holly Academy for my two boys. It's not easy. Close Quote


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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Open Quote Wonderful teachers! Lots of fun opportunities for parents to be involved! I love the seminars just for parents that give us helpful tips on helping with homework, raising responsible children and more! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Holly Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 415 1 10 6 7 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 490 0 10 9 6 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 570 3 9 13 7 n/a n/a 0 602
2003 570 3 9 13 7 n/a n/a 0 602
2004 578 3 8 10 6 n/a n/a 0 605
2005 564 4 8 12 8 n/a n/a 0 596
2006 592 12 9 12 9 n/a n/a 0 634
2007 590 17 10 11 13 n/a n/a 0 641
2008 607 16 10 12 11 n/a n/a 0 656
2009 662 13 8 15 10 n/a n/a 0 708
2010 660 13 8 16 8 n/a n/a 8 713
2011 714 16 11 18 8 0 4 0 771
2012 761 16 14 16 6 0 10 0 823
2013 811 14 17 19 6 0 19 0 886
2014 833 14 14 18 6 0 23 0 908
2015 771 10 15 19 5 0 29 0 849
2016 703 12 20 14 2 0 29 0 780
2017 681 13 13 20 3 0 36 0 766
2018 614 11 12 12 2 1 25 0 677
2019 580 7 13 8 3 1 33 0 645
2020 566 8 12 4 2 1 27 0 620
2021 550 11 11 11 1 0 27 0 611
2022 560 7 7 13 2 0 23 0 612
2023 535 6 5 13 2 0 25 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holly Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 439 25.0 17.6 0
2001 515 29.0 17.8 0
2002 602 n/a n/a n/a
2003 602 n/a n/a n/a
2004 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
2005 596 38.4 15.5 n/a
2006 634 40.9 15.5 0
2007 641 41.9 15.3 0
2008 656 41.9 15.7 0
2009 708 47.9 14.8 11.4
2010 713 47.1 15.1 15.2
2011 771 49.1 15.7 14.9
2012 823 51.0 16.1 13.6
2013 886 55.6 15.9 13.8
2014 908 57.3 15.8 11.6
2015 849 54.0 15.7 7.7
2016 780 47.0 16.5 5.4
2017 766 48.0 15.9 6.3
2018 677 43.0 15.7 17.4
2019 645 41.0 15.7 20.5
2020 620 40.0 15.5 19.7
2021 611 39.0 15.6 21.1
2022 612 40.0 15.3 25.8
2023 586 38.7 15.1 26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holly Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 439 25.0 17.6 0
2001 515 29.0 17.8 0
2002 602 n/a n/a n/a
2003 602 n/a n/a n/a
2004 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
2005 596 38.4 15.5 n/a
2006 634 40.9 15.5 0
2007 641 41.9 15.3 0
2008 656 41.9 15.7 0
2009 708 47.9 14.8 11.4
2010 713 47.1 15.1 15.2
2011 771 49.1 15.7 14.9
2012 823 51.0 16.1 13.6
2013 886 55.6 15.9 13.8
2014 908 57.3 15.8 11.6
2015 849 54.0 15.7 7.7
2016 780 47.0 16.5 5.4
2017 766 48.0 15.9 6.3
2018 677 43.0 15.7 17.4
2019 645 41.0 15.7 20.5
2020 620 40.0 15.5 19.7
2021 611 39.0 15.6 21.1
2022 612 40.0 15.3 25.8
2023 586 38.7 15.1 26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holly Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $381 (4.3%) $8,457 (95.7%) $8,838
2020 $367 (4.1%) $8,694 (95.9%) $9,061
2021 $390 (4.1%) $9,065 (95.9%) $9,455
2022 $1,534 (13.6%) $9,784 (86.4%) $11,318

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.7%
Ranks 55th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 100th of 883 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)72.763.5
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)72.763.5
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Holly Academy)60.665.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Holly Academy)60.665.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)72.178.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)72.178.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Holly Academy)45.668.6
 23%
   4th Grade Math (Holly Academy)45.668.6
 23%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)82.974.6
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)82.974.6
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Holly Academy)37.866.7
 28.9%
   5th Grade Math (Holly Academy)37.866.7
 28.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Holly Academy)51.248.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Holly Academy)51.248.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)75.871.2
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)75.871.2
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Holly Academy)59.142.3
 16.8%
   6th Grade Math (Holly Academy)59.142.3
 16.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)82.556.4
 26.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)82.556.4
 26.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Holly Academy)42.948.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Holly Academy)42.948.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Holly Academy)6037.5
 22.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Holly Academy)6037.5
 22.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)8681.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Academy)8681.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holly Academy)7252.1
 19.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Holly Academy)7252.1
 19.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645586
 9.1%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian135
 61.5%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White580535
 7.8%
Two or More Races3325
 24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%26.1%
 5.6%


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Yes! Holly Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 73rd of 1470 Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Holly Academy.

Students at Holly Academy are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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