The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Social studies. The lowest is 48% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Springfield Middle School
Springfield Middle School in Holland serves approximately a substantial number of middle-grade students in grades six through eight across its single campus on Madison Avenue. The enrollment is evenly distributed across the three grades, and the building draws students from Springfield Township as part of the Springfield Local School District, a publicly operated district serving the Holland suburb of Toledo.
The student body reflects the township's demography: a majority white population with sizable Black and Hispanic enrollment, and a high rate of economic need. Most students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, signaling that families here face significant economic constraints. Data on special education and English learner enrollment was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those service populations and how the building addresses them.
The school's state test results show a school performing at middling levels in most subjects. In English language arts, about three-fifths of students tested at proficient or above on Ohio's State Tests. Science proficiency was stronger, with roughly two-thirds of students proficient. Mathematics proficiency lagged, with fewer than half the students reaching proficiency. Only one year of comparable state data was available, so trend information is not possible to report. The school's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among the county's other public districts, a meaningful signal that academic performance here sits in the lower half of the region. The participation rate in testing was essentially universal, so these results reflect the full population of tested students at the school.
The district itself faces operational pressures following a rejected operating levy in May 2026. Without that funding, the board acknowledged significant reductions in state education funding would create budget strain—something families moving into the area should be aware of, since operating shortfalls often ripple into programs and staffing stability.
A recent transportation change also affects daily life. As of August 2025, families living within walking distance (one mile or less) to Springfield Middle School are no longer assigned bus service. For families in that zone, arranging their own transportation to school is now a daily responsibility rather than an assumption.
The township itself has a car-oriented suburban character anchored by commercial corridors along Airport Highway and US-23, with big-box retail clustering at Spring Meadows Place. The older village of Holland has a quieter residential character with some walkable streets, but TARTA public transit service into the township is limited. Housing values are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks. For a parent choosing a middle school, Springfield Middle is a straightforward neighborhood option: a regular public school serving a working-class, economically mixed community where academic performance is below county average and where you will navigate the district's current fiscal uncertainty and transportation constraints.
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