Is 204 Oliver W Holmes

36-41 28th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Is 204 Oliver W Holmes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Is 204 Oliver W Holmes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Is 204 Oliver W Holmes's student population of 378 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Is 204 Oliver W Holmes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 204 Oliver W Holmes is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#3403 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
55%
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40-44%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
58%
29%
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Black
15%
16%
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White
8%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Is 204 Oliver W Holmes's ranking?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes is ranked #3403 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 204 Oliver W Holmes often compared to?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmesis often viewed alongside schools like Voice Charter School Of New York by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 204 Oliver W Holmes?
378 students attend Is 204 Oliver W Holmes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Is 204 Oliver W Holmes students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 204 Oliver W Holmes?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 204 Oliver W Holmes offer ?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 204 Oliver W Holmes part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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