Holtville Middle

Holtville Unified
800 Beale Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
248 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Holtville Junior High School is located in the small, close-knit agricultural community of Holtville, California. As part of the Holtville Unified School District, the institution serves the local student population by providing a foundational middle school experience aimed at bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student responsibility, and preparation for future scholastic success.

The school’s official portal serves as a central hub for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district news. By maintaining strong ties to the local community, Holtville Junior High aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and school-sponsored events, ensuring that they develop the social and academic skills necessary to thrive as they transition into their teenage years.
248
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    234 (94.4 %)
  • White
    10 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Holtville Unified
Phone: (760)356-2811
Website: http://hms.husd.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 185
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 94
Gender Ratio