Oliver W Holmes Middle School

221 S Wolf Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Oliver W Holmes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oliver W Holmes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oliver W Holmes Middle School's student population of 609 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

School Rankings

Oliver W Holmes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver W Holmes Middle School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2751 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
27%
15%
30%
34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
72%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oliver W Holmes Middle School's ranking?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School is ranked #2751 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oliver W Holmes Middle School often compared to?
Oliver W Holmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chippewa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
609 students attend Oliver W Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oliver W Holmes Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oliver W Holmes Middle School offer ?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliver W Holmes Middle School part of?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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