O W Holmes

40 School Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O W Holmes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

O W Holmes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

O W Holmes's student population of 254 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

O W Holmes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O W Holmes is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1513 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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20-24%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
34%
23%
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Black
58%
10%
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White
3%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O W Holmes's ranking?
O W Holmes is ranked #1513 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend O W Holmes?
254 students attend O W Holmes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of O W Holmes students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O W Holmes?
O W Holmes has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does O W Holmes offer ?
O W Holmes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is O W Holmes part of?
O W Holmes is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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