I.J. Holton Intermediate School

Austin Public School District
1800 4TH AVE SE
AUSTIN, MN 55912
712 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
I.J. Holton Intermediate School, located in Austin, Minnesota, serves as a bridge between elementary and middle school for students in grades 5 and 6. The school is widely recognized for its focus on 21st-century learning, emphasizing student engagement, collaboration, and the integration of technology into the daily curriculum. Its educational philosophy centers on creating a supportive environment that helps students navigate the academic and social transitions inherent in their pre-adolescent years.

A defining feature of I.J. Holton is its commitment to project-based learning and flexible classroom environments. The facility is designed to move away from traditional lecture-style instruction, instead offering spaces that encourage teamwork and problem-solving. By prioritizing critical thinking and innovation, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development within a modern, forward-thinking framework.
712
Total Students
51.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    290 (40.7%)
  • Hispanic
    208 (29.2%)
  • Asian
    91 (12.8%)
  • Black
    66 (9.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    34 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.2%)
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: No
District: Austin Public School District
Phone: (507)460-1525
Website: http://holton.austin.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 355
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 65

* 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 5 391
Grade 6 321
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ellis Middle
Austin Public School District
726 Students
1700 4TH AVE SE
AUSTIN, MN 55912 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th