Holmes Elementary School
Tel:
(858)496-8110
- Holmes Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Holmes Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 564 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Holmes Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #290 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 59% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Holmes Elementary School is Riley/new Dawn (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riley/new Dawn (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kavod Elementary Charter (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Kavod Elementary Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 145 students
0.4 miles
3201 Marathon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858)386-0887 0.4 K-5 145 - San Diego Riley/new Dawn Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 165 students
0.6 miles
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)496-8205 0.6 K-12 165 - San Diego Marston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 689 students
0.7 miles
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858)273-2030 0.7 6-8 689 - San Diego Mt. Everest Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 276 students
0.7 miles
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858)496-8778 0.7 K-12 276 - San Diego Whittier K-12 Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 51 students
0.7 miles
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858)490-2770 0.7 K-12 51
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