Serving 656 students in grades 7-8, Holmes Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Holmes Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Holmes Middle School is ranked #539 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Holmes Middle School often compared to?
Holmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frost Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Holmes Middle School?
656 students attend Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Holmes Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holmes Middle School offer ?
Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holmes Middle School part of?
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