The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Social studies. The lowest is 53% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Holloway Elementary School
Holloway Elementary School is a preK-3 building in Holland, Ohio, located in the Springfield Local School District just outside Toledo. The school sits in a suburban township setting defined by retail corridors and mixed-income neighborhoods, with a significant share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the area's economic composition.
The school's academic profile shows proficiency rates in the range typical of schools serving this demographic. In the most recent state testing, about half of third-grade students met proficiency benchmarks in math and English language arts, with math running slightly ahead of language arts. A five-grade-science result from an earlier year indicated modest proficiency there as well. These results place Holloway below the midpoint of proficiency among the county's district schools. A parent reviewing these numbers may want to ask the school directly about supports for students not yet proficient, intervention programs, and how the school targets skill gaps in reading and math.
The student body is economically and racially diverse. White students make up the largest share of enrollment, followed by Black students, then smaller numbers of Hispanic, multiracial, and Asian students. The economic picture is notably weighted toward need: about three-quarters of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This composition shapes the resource allocations and peer environment a family would encounter.
Enrollment at the school is small to moderate for its grade band, distributed fairly evenly across preK through third grade. This size typically allows for closer teacher-student relationships but may limit the breadth of elective or specialized programs.
A structural detail relevant to families with children in elementary grades: the Springfield Local district reconfigured its elementary buildings starting in 2022-23, moving to a preK-3 model at Holloway (and two other buildings), with a separate Holland Intermediate building now serving grades 4 and 5. This means a child's elementary pathway involves a transition at the end of third grade rather than a traditional K-5 experience, affecting school community continuity and bus routes as kids advance.
Additionally, beginning in August 2025, the district implemented a policy where students living within a mile of Holloway do not receive bus service; families in that zone must arrange their own transportation. This applies to the preK-12 grades and is a daily logistics factor for those living close to the school.
The broader district context includes a recent failed levy referendum in May 2026, which means the Springfield Local Schools face ongoing operating-budget pressure. This can affect hiring, program breadth, and future funding requests families will see. This is worth understanding as you consider the district's stability and trajectory.
The Holland area itself is a sparse suburban village anchored by retail development along Airport Highway and US-23, with a quieter residential character in the older platted sections. Civic amenities include Strawberry Acres Park and the Holland Branch Library. Most residents rely on cars; bus service exists but is limited. The housing market is below state benchmark values, making it accessible by regional standards, though economic tightness for many families is evident in the school's lunch-eligibility rates.
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