Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School?
871 students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School offer ?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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