Holmes Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Holmes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Holmes Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holmes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3131 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
89%
21%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes Elementary School's ranking?
Holmes Elementary School is ranked #3131 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
300 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Holmes Elementary School students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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