The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in English language arts. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Holman Middle
Holman Middle School is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in the Pattonville R-III district, located in St. Ann, Missouri. It draws its student body from a section of this mature, redeveloped suburban community in northwest St. Louis County. The school is one of two middle schools in the district and sits near the corridor of St. Charles Rock Road, a commercial artery that also borders Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
The student population is moderately sized for a middle school, with three grade levels each housing roughly comparable numbers of students. The racial and ethnic composition is notably diverse. A substantial share of students are Black, roughly a third are white, and the remainder includes a meaningful Hispanic presence, a smaller group of students who identify as two or more races, and a modest Asian population. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, placing the school in a context where economic need is widespread. This diversity means a child at Holman will experience a peer environment that reflects the broader range of backgrounds present in northwest St. Louis County.
On state assessments, Holman’s academic results are mixed, and overall proficiency is below the midpoint among districts in St. Louis County, the comparison set used here. In mathematics, proficiency rates across grades six, seven, and eight are modest, with the seventh-grade result particularly low. In English language arts, the picture is somewhat better: rates in sixth and seventh grade are around the same moderate level as math, but the eighth-grade cohort shows a notably higher share of students meeting proficiency. Science results for eighth graders are similar to the lower end of math performance. The general pattern is that a majority of students are not yet scoring at the proficient level, and a parent may want to ask the school directly about the specific academic supports available for students who are below that mark, especially in math.
The comparison data that positions Holman relative to other districts is based on a single overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades. That index places Holman below the midpoint of the two dozen districts in St. Louis County—a reminder that families choosing this school for its academic profile will be doing so with the understanding that results are lower than what many neighboring districts’ middle schools achieve.
St. Ann is an older, built-out suburb that has focused on redevelopment in recent years, particularly the transformation of the former Northwest Plaza mall into a mixed-use retail and office complex called Crossings at Northwest. The city has six parks, a community center, a golf course, and a new aquatic center under construction. There is no traditional downtown; municipal life centers on the commercial corridor. Housing in the area is relatively affordable by county standards, with home values and rents below the St. Louis County median. The broader county housing market is active, with a moderate supply and steady demand.
Some important context is missing. No data on program offerings—such as advanced courses, electives, or extracurriculars—was available in this snapshot. Information on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, and staffing is also absent. The district’s recent history, according to publicly reported material, does not include major curriculum shifts or bond issues that would reshape the school’s direction. A family considering Holman would want to visit, talk to administrators, and explore what opportunities and supports exist beyond the state test results.
Holman Middle School serves a diverse, economically mixed student body in a stable suburban setting where housing is more attainable than in many parts of the county. Its academic performance, however, lags behind the typical level for St. Louis County districts, particularly in mathematics. For a family that values diversity and affordability and is willing to engage with the school on academic improvement, Holman may be a fit. For those seeking higher measured outcomes, the comparison data suggests that other schools in the county may offer a stronger starting point.
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