Serving 628 students in grades 7-9, Holmes Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Holmes Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Cedar Falls, IA school district, encompassing approximately 47.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 8.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmes Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Holmes Junior High School's student population of 628 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
628 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holmes Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Junior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes Junior High School's ranking?
Holmes Junior High School is ranked #133 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Holmes Junior High School?
628 students attend Holmes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Holmes Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes Junior High School?
Holmes Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holmes Junior High School offer ?
Holmes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Holmes Junior High School part of?
Holmes Junior High School is part of Cedar Falls Comm School District.
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