Summary:
Zip code 23059, located in Glen Allen, Virginia, contains one middle school — Holman Middle — which serves grades 6 through 8 with 862 students in Henrico County Public Schools. As the only middle school in the area, Holman stands out as a strong performer: it ranks #121 out of 416 Virginia middle schools (71st percentile) with a 4-star rating, up from #164 and a 3-star rating just two years ago. This is especially notable because Henrico County Public Schools only ranks in the 31st percentile statewide, yet Holman outperforms its district in every single tested subject and grade level.
Holman's advanced math and Earth Science results are exceptional. The school posts 100% proficiency in 7th-grade Algebra I, 98.5% proficiency in 8th-grade Algebra I and Geometry, and 96–99% proficiency in 8th-grade Earth Science — all above both district and state averages. Regular on-grade-level math scores are more moderate, ranging from 59.42% in 8th-grade math to 74.61% in 7th-grade math, though these still beat the state averages except in 6th-grade math (66.83% vs. 63.19% state). Reading proficiency is solid across all grades, with 78–84% of students proficient, well above the district. The clearest weak point is 8th-grade general science at 58.28% proficient, below the state's 64.72%.
Attendance at Holman is strong, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.1% compared to 14.1% for the district and 14.8% for the state. About 38.75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and despite this economic diversity, the school achieves above-state proficiency in most subjects. Spending per student is $10,672. With steady upward momentum — moving from the 61st to 71st percentile in two years — Holman Middle appears poised to enter the top quartile of Virginia middle schools soon, making it a strong option for families in the Glen Allen area.
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