The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hollis Ms
Hollis Middle School serves grades six through eight in the small, rural community of Hollis in far southwestern Oklahoma. The school is part of the Hollis Public Schools district, which is the only district in Harmon County, so the comparison set that would typically place this school relative to neighboring districts does not produce a meaningful contrast. A parent should understand that the district itself defines the local landscape.
The enrollment is small, drawing students from a community that has seen a steady population decline over several decades. The student body is predominantly Hispanic and White, with smaller shares of students who are Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or identify as two or more races. Data on students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available, so a family should ask the school directly about the range of academic support available.
State assessment results are reported for the 2024-25 school year, though Oklahoma changed its cut scores for math and English language arts that year, which means performance levels are not directly comparable to past years. In eighth grade math, about a quarter of students scored at the proficient level or above. In seventh grade English language arts, roughly three out of ten students met that bar, while in eighth grade English language arts, about one in five did. Science results for eighth grade show a similar pattern, with something over a fifth of students reaching proficiency. For sixth grade math and sixth grade English language arts, the results were suppressed, likely due to small group sizes that could identify individual students. Across the board, the proficiency rates are moderate to low, and a parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are below grade level, particularly in literacy and math.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Information on programs such as advanced coursework, career pathways, or extracurriculars was not available in the data provided. A family should request a course catalog and activity list directly from the school.
Hollis itself is an agricultural community with cotton, wheat, peanut farming, and livestock at its core. The town has a single stoplight at the intersection of U.S. Highway 62 and State Highway 30, and it is a relatively isolated location, a substantial drive west of Altus. Major employers include a livestock commission, a dairy, a cotton oil mill, and agricultural processing plants, along with county government and the school system itself. The district office is on Main Street, and schools are integrated into the town center rather than separated onto suburban-style campuses.
Housing costs in the area are low compared to state and national benchmarks, and the local housing market has seen a decline in values. For a family moving into the area, affordability is a clear advantage, though the shrinking population and lack of major new development mean the housing stock is likely older and turnover slow. The national economic context of modestly elevated mortgage rates and steady rent increases would be felt less acutely here given the low base prices.
No recent district-level changes of lasting impact were identified in publicly available research, so a parent should check with the district office for any updates on staffing, facilities, or curriculum shifts.
Hollis Middle School is a small, rural school serving a community that has been losing population for decades. The academic results are mixed, with proficiency rates that are modest. A family considering this school should seek direct information about support services, programs, and the day-to-day school environment, as the publicly available data leaves several important questions unanswered.
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