Holmes Elementary School
Tel:
(858) 496-8110
- Holmes Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Holmes Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
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Holmes Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Holmes Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Holmes Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #298 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Holmes Elementary School is Riley/new Dawn (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kavod Elementary Charter (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Kavod Elementary Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 177 students
0.4 miles
3201 Marathon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 386-0887 0.4 K-5 177 - San Diego Riley/new Dawn Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 163 students
0.6 miles
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8205 0.6 K-12 163 - San Diego Marston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 666 students
0.7 miles
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 273-2030 0.7 6-8 666 - San Diego Mt. Everest Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 240 students
0.7 miles
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 496-8778 0.7 K-12 240 - San Diego Whittier K-12 Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 53 students
0.7 miles
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770 0.7 K-12 53
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