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Holtville Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 519 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 6, 2013

Teachers yell at children and degrade them daily. Very poor security measures in place. I have checked my child out without even being asked for ID from someone attending desk that I know for a fact does not know me from Adam... Child has been bullied with really no interest from Principal or Administration at this school. Principal should be ashamed of leadership she has provided for these children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2010

this school is good but my daughter is getting bullied and we go down there but they havnt done anything but besidesthat I like it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2008

My son is in 6th grade. He has been in the Holtville system since 2nd grade and at this point is so far behind his peers that we have been looking for help. So far help from the school has been minimal. Like pulling teeth.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2008

Im in the fifth grade and have Mrs.Mercer for homeroom.She is the best teacher ever!!!!Are class of about 24 students (including me) always do hands-on stuff in science and we all love it!2008-2009
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 26, 2006

'I am In the 5th grade and have mrs.mercer.' 'she is the greatest teacher ever!,in this school i feel welcomed this school is the best one i have ever been in I just started this year and i am glad to be in this school.'
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 27, 2005

My family has been a part of Holtville Schools for a number of years. Holtville Middle School deserves nothing but the best reviews. Principal Webb has been a tremendous asset to the school and the children. Her door is always open and she is always ready to discuss any problem. The teachers have all been wonderful and I have always felt welcomed anytime I have visited the school. Thank you Holtville Middle School and Principal Webb!Keep up the good work!.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2004

My daugther is in the 8th grade and has attended holtville schools since 3rd grade. Having a special education child is challenging, but the teachers and faculty have been great. Everyone has been supportive and offered all the assistance they can. My child knows she is cared about and it has made a difference. Thanks for all the help through the years, and i wish you continued success with others whether they have special needs or not. Go bulldogs.
—Submitted by Beth Moore, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

I really like this school. I am in the sixth grade at HMS. The teachers are great and I have had no problems with the school in the almost seven years of going here.
—Submitted by kayla chavis, a student


Posted September 9, 2003

My daughter started going to Holtville in Kindergarten and is now in 7th grade. We love our school..My son is also at Holtville in 1st grade.. GO BULLDOGS!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

143 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

143 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

116 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

116 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
84%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

130 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

130 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education42%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male81%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students72%
Female65%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education31%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education38%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female64%
Male57%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch43%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students80%
Female95%
Male68%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

143 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

125 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students49%
Female50%
Male48%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White52%
Free and reduced-price lunch27%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant49%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 59%
Black 9% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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655 Bulldog Ln
Deatsville, AL 36022
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