Dimondale’s public schools outscore 54% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Dimondale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Dimondale’s districts is 29%, below the Michigan average (34%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dimondale’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 430 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Dimondale’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,541 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Holt Junior High School, then Holt Senior High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Dimondale’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Michigan school districts. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Dimondale, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Dimondale · depends on your address
Washington Woods Middle School
Grades 5–6 · 346 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Holt
Hope Middle School
Grades 5–6 · 158 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Holt
7th grade in Dimondale
Holt Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 713 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Holt
8th grade in Dimondale
Holt Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 713 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Holt
9th grade in Dimondale
Holt Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holt
10th grade in Dimondale
Holt Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holt
11th grade in Dimondale
Holt Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holt
12th grade in Dimondale
Holt Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Holt
Dimondale’s public schools are run by Holt Public Schools, which also serves Delhi and Windsor. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Dimondale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Dimondale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Dimondale | B− | Holt |
Every school in Dimondale
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Dimondale’s schools
Are Dimondale’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools Dimondale children attend outscore 54% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Dimondale in?
Holt Public Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,699 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Dimondale kids go to high school?
Holt Senior High School in Holt, with 1,529 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Dimondale’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Holt Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Dimondale spend per student?
$15,541 in Holt Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Dimondale families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.