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Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School

1220 Drexel Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 596 students in grades 7-9, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School's student population of 596 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
596 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1045 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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69%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
27%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
55%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
45%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School's ranking?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is ranked #1045 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School often compared to?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, Da Vinci Charter Academy, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School?
596 students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School offer ?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School part of?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break - no school and offices closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - no school and offices closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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