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Holland Middle

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Holland Middle ranks 370 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

370^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Holland Middle in Holland, TX, is a small, high-performing school serving 147 students in grades 6 through 8 within the rural Holland Independent School District (Isd), which has earned a top-tier 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance across all subjects, consistently achieving proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the state average and often double or triple those of nearby schools. For example, in 8th-grade math, Holland Middle's proficiency rate of 67.16% far exceeds the state average of 47.24% and is a stark contrast to schools like South Belton Middle (10.87%) and Jarrell Middle (23.13%). Similarly, in 8th-grade science, 80% of students were proficient, nearly doubling the state average and outperforming every nearby school, including the next best, Rogers Middle (65.57%).

One of the most compelling features of Holland Middle is its elite Algebra I program, where 100% of tested students were proficient in the 2023-2024 school year, and rates have remained above 87% in subsequent years—far above the state average of 54.03%. This performance consistently surpasses even strong nearby schools like Salado Middle (88.12%) and Lake Belton Middle (94.89%). The school also excels for all student subgroups, earning 4 or 5 stars for Hispanic Students, Low Socio-Economic Status Students, and Special Education Students, demonstrating that its effectiveness is a school-wide strength. With a student-teacher ratio of just 10.3:1, Holland Middle offers a far more intimate learning environment than larger neighbors like Lake Belton Middle (15.4:1) or Jarrell Middle (16.9:1), which is a key driver of its consistent, high-level performance.

Holland Middle has maintained a 4-star rating for a decade, never ranking below the 74th percentile statewide, which reflects a stable and strong educational system. Its Gifted and Talented program is a hidden gem, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide in the 2025-2026 school year, indicating the school is exceptionally effective at challenging its highest-achieving students. The school also boasts a perfect 0% dropout rate over the last five years. For parents in the region, Holland Middle serves as a clear benchmark for academic excellence, outperforming schools in larger districts like Temple Independent School District (Isd) (1-star) and Belton Independent School District (Isd) (3-star), making it a standout choice for families seeking a top-tier middle school education.

147

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,085

Per pupil spending ?

30.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

302 Hackberry Rd
Holland, TX 76534-0217

(254) 657-2224

District: Holland Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Holland Middle usually attend:

High:

Holland High School

Feeder schools for Holland Middle:

Elementary:

Holland Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

Hispanic:

24.5%

African American:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (61% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Texas middle schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg62%

Texas avg47%

370^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 951Holland Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	370 of 2335	84.2%	★★★★☆
2025	85.2	236 of 2344	89.9%	★★★★☆
2024	83.3	267 of 2372	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.9	353 of 2330	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	332 of 2254	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	82.9	257 of 2252	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	381 of 2193	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	535 of 2080	74.3%	★★★★☆
2017	76.9	324 of 2027	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	75.5	390 of 1987	80.4%	★★★★☆
2015	80.8	252 of 2043	87.7%	★★★★☆
2014	83.5	189 of 1987	90.5%	★★★★★
2013	79.7	259 of 1973	86.9%	★★★★☆
2012	69.5	502 of 1951	74.3%	★★★★☆
2011	67.4	511 of 1895	73.0%	★★★★☆
2010	64.5	585 of 1803	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.7	458 of 1763	74.0%	★★★★☆
2008	64.3	591 of 1718	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.0	523 of 1684	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.8	406 of 1585	74.4%	★★★★☆
2005	54.4	778 of 1582	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	63.8	577 of 1573	63.3%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	69.0	386 of 2182	82.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	148 of 2118	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	65.1	425 of 2058	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	31.4	1517 of 2008	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	458 of 2240	79.6%	★★★★☆
2025	79.5	237 of 1825	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	227 of 2242	89.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	461 of 2241	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	476 of 2221	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	403 of 2151	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.5	385 of 2047	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.1	395 of 2008	80.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	106 of 1497	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	71.4	280 of 1230	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.5	150 of 1481	89.9%	★★★★☆
2022	83.3	15 of 1488	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	82.4	21 of 1446	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	68.6	439 of 1430	69.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	626 of 2141	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	83.9	134 of 1731	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	79.0	239 of 2119	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.6	432 of 2116	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	62.9	552 of 2077	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	226 of 2043	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.1	244 of 1935	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	243 of 1895	87.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	382 of 2253	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	63.0	477 of 1820	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	147 of 2235	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	77.5	276 of 2251	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	292 of 2220	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	85.1	130 of 2172	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	83.1	153 of 2073	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	67.5	421 of 2039	79.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	322 of 2253	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	85.2	156 of 1818	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	80.4	275 of 2246	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.7	317 of 2245	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.0	195 of 2228	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	86.2	192 of 2168	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	75.6	362 of 2069	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	58.8	669 of 2030	67.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	497 of 1956	74.6%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	489 of 1891	74.1%	★★★★☆
2023	55.6	523 of 1815	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	36.8	1083 of 1757	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.8	1517 of 1626	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	19.0	1570 of 1597	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	348 of 1731	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	74.7	248 of 1439	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	296 of 1733	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	401 of 1749	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.3	289 of 1723	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	328 of 1700	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	504 of 1684	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	45.7	881 of 1673	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)93rd percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)86th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)82nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)80th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)75th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I94%+40 vs state

Reading70%+14 vs state

Mathematics54%+15 vs state

Social Studies43%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Holland Middle	Public	6-8	302 Hackberry Rd	Holland	76534	Bell County	Holland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 657-2224	147	14	10.3	30.6%	103 (70.1%)	5 (3.4%)	36 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	77.3	370^th of 2335 public middle schools	84.2%		85.2	236^th of 2344 public middle schools	89.9%	134	94.1	66.7	76.0	67.2	49.1	29.2	67.2	43.1	$9,085
Academy Middle	Public	6-8	602 E Main St	Little River Academy	76554	Bell County	Academy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 982-4201	417	29	14.4	34.3%	235 (56.4%)	26 (6.2%)	126 (30.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.8%)	60.3	746^th of 2335 public middle schools	68.1%		64	688^th of 2344 public middle schools	70.6%	58	68.8	59.5	68.3	63.0	39.9	28.2	54.8	21.8	$8,079
Salado Middle	Public	6-8	1169 Williams Rd	Salado	76571	Bell County	Salado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 947-6930	587	36	16.1	19.6%	394 (67.1%)	9 (1.5%)	154 (26.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (4.1%)	63.7	666^th of 2335 public middle schools	71.5%		75.6	418^th of 2344 public middle schools	82.2%	248	88.1	57.1	56.2	70.1	46.4	42.7	23.7	37.1	$6,370
Jarrell Ranch Middle	Public	6-8	2401 E Fm 487	Jarrell	76537	Williamson County	Jarrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 746-2124																			(n/a)	76.9	36.2	42.7	45.9	15.2	24.7	17.7	16.5
Rogers Middle	Public	6-8	114 Eagle Dr	Rogers	76569	Bell County	Rogers Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 642-3011	213	13	15.8	37.6%	134 (62.9%)	2 (0.9%)	66 (31.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	46.9	1144^th of 2335 public middle schools	51.0%		57.1	869^th of 2344 public middle schools	62.9%	275	100.0	47.1	64.8	61.1	25.0	29.1	39.0	22.2	$8,038
Jarrell Middle	Public	6-8	101 E Ave F	Jarrell	76537	Williamson County	Jarrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 746-4180	899	53	16.9	62.8%	199 (22.1%)	74 (8.2%)	560 (62.3%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.5%)	32.5	1642^nd of 2335 public middle schools	29.7%		28	1799^th of 2344 public middle schools	23.3%	157	75.0	45.4	41.1	55.0	25.4	24.4	23.1	18.9	$7,322
South Belton Middle	Public	6-8	805 Sagebrush	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3000	667	56	11.9	65.4%	162 (24.3%)	63 (9.4%)	383 (57.4%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	43 (6.4%)	25.6	1865^th of 2335 public middle schools	20.1%		20.6	2008^th of 2344 public middle schools	14.3%	143	83.5	46.1	32.4	43.3	26.9	17.1	10.9	19.4	$10,408
Bonham Middle	Public	6-8	4600 Midway Dr	Temple	76502	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6600	627	53	11.7	67.1%	152 (24.2%)	120 (19.1%)	300 (47.8%)	17 (2.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.1%)	51.1	1010^th of 2335 public middle schools	56.7%		45.5	1214^th of 2344 public middle schools	48.2%	204	97.1	43.3	51.4	51.8	37.3	18.7	73.4	32.6	$9,638
Travis Science Academy	Public	6-8	1551 S 25th St	Temple	76504	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6300	686	52	13.1	74.8%	107 (15.6%)	173 (25.2%)	344 (50.1%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.1%)	34.2	1593^rd of 2335 public middle schools	31.8%		30.2	1723^rd of 2344 public middle schools	26.5%	130	89.3	44.8	45.2	44.4	18.8	16.1	54.6	18.2	$9,961
Belton Middle	Public	6-8	1704 Sparta Rd	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-2800	661	49	13.4	43.3%	337 (51.0%)	38 (5.7%)	230 (34.8%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.9%)	41.9	1331^st of 2335 public middle schools	43.0%		49.9	1077^th of 2344 public middle schools	54.1%	254	80.0	45.1	49.8	54.2	29.9	40.9	27.0	23.1	$8,332

Frequently Asked Questions about Holland Middle

What is the racial makeup of Holland Middle?

Students at Holland Middle are 70% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Holland Middle in?

Holland Independent School District (Isd)

Is Holland Middle a good school?

Holland Middle ranks 370^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holland Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 147 students attended Holland Middle.

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Students who attend Holland Middle usually go on to attend Holland High School

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