Holland Independent School District (Isd)

The Holland Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Texas serving 646 students across three schools: Holland Elementary (PK-5), Holland Middle (6-8), and Holland High School (9-12). The district is highly ranked, placing in the 94th percentile among Texas school districts with a 5-star rating, and it consistently outperforms state averages across nearly every subject.

Holland High School stands out as the district's academic powerhouse, ranking in the 90th percentile among Texas high schools with a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and a 95.7% graduation rate. Its STAAR End-of-Course scores dramatically exceed state averages, particularly in Biology (90% proficient) and U.S. History (82.93% proficient). Holland Middle excels in advanced coursework, with 94.12% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I—40 percentage points above the state average—and 8th-grade Science scores (80% proficient) nearly doubling the state average. Holland Elementary provides a consistent foundation, ranking in the 94th percentile among Texas elementary schools and earning 4-star ratings, with strong early literacy and math scores.

A key takeaway is the district's effective management of the "middle school math dip" through acceleration, as seen in the stellar 8th-grade Algebra I results. Science is a district-wide strength, with scores consistently far above state averages from 5th grade through high school Biology. The high school acts as a "value-add" institution, achieving dramatic academic results despite a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Small class sizes, with a district-wide student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 and an exceptionally low 7.8:1 at the high school, are likely a key driver of this success, enabling personalized instruction and support.