Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Oliver W Holmes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oliver W Holmes Middle School's student population of 652 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oliver W Holmes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver W Holmes Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2641 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
77%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver W Holmes Middle School's ranking?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School is ranked #2641 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
652 students attend Oliver W Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Oliver W Holmes Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oliver W Holmes Middle School offer ?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliver W Holmes Middle School part of?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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