Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Holston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Holston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holston Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Holston Middle School?
476 students attend Holston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Holston Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holston Middle School?
Holston Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holston Middle School offer ?
Holston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holston Middle School part of?
I would not recommend a child with a behavioral issue nor any mental or physical disdisability attend this school. My son has had so many issues and has outbursts and their way to deal is iss or oss. Poor school! Intervention classes he is failing and was told by school officials they are sorry bit there's near 1000 students and they don't have the teachers or proper funding to help him. Currently trying to transfer to different school/ county.
- Posted by Parent - d.eli
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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