Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)31%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School?
417 students attend Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School?
Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School offer ?
Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School part of?
Holmes O.w. Elementary-middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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