Summary:
Zip code 48442 is home to a single middle school, Holly Middle School, which serves 743 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Holly Area School District, where just over half of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
Holly Middle School holds a stable 3-star rating, ranking in the 50th percentile of Michigan middle schools—a solidly mid-pack position. The school’s academic performance is generally below state averages, with the most significant gaps appearing in math. Seventh-grade math proficiency dropped sharply by 6.6 percentage points to 25.6%, a decline that warrants attention. However, there are bright spots: 8th-grade social studies improved dramatically by 8.3 points to 49%, nearly matching the state average, and 8th-grade PSAT math rose by 4.3 points. ELA scores, while still below state benchmarks, are a relative strength, particularly the 8th-grade PSAT ELA proficiency rate of 61.7%.
A key concern is chronic absenteeism, which affects 29.9% of students—higher than both the district (28.4%) and state (27.9%) rates. Given that nearly one in three students is chronically absent, this likely contributes to the school’s below-average test performance. With 51.82% of students economically disadvantaged, the school faces real challenges, yet its mid-pack ranking suggests effective support systems are in place. Notably, all school-level test scores are identical to district figures, confirming this is the district’s only middle school. For parents, this means the school’s performance directly defines the district’s middle school profile. The school’s strengths in social studies and 8th-grade literacy, combined with its stable rating, offer a balanced picture—though improving attendance and addressing the 7th-grade math slump should be priorities for the coming year.
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