Serving 700 students in grades 5-6, I.j. Holton Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.j. Holton Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
I.j. Holton Intermediate School's student population of 700 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
I.j. Holton Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.j. Holton Intermediate School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
43%
61%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.j. Holton Intermediate School's ranking?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School is ranked #1435 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend I.j. Holton Intermediate School?
700 students attend I.j. Holton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of I.j. Holton Intermediate School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.j. Holton Intermediate School?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does I.j. Holton Intermediate School offer ?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is I.j. Holton Intermediate School part of?
I.j. Holton Intermediate School is part of Austin Public School District.
School Reviews
5 4/18/2022
I go to this school and still, no one answered my question if I'm supposed to have a GPA in 6th grade? I really want to pass I used to struggle. I'm only giving it a 5star for my teachers and my principal he has been my principal for almost 4 years now.
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