Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School

1220 Drexel Dr.
Davis, CA 95616

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School serves 651 students in grades 7-9.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 651 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Math Proficiency
: 71%
Reading Proficiency
: 76%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School's student population of 651 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-9

Total Students

651 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

71%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

76%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

27%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

18%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

41%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Davis Joint Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School's ranking?

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School often compared to?

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Da Vinci Charter Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School?

651 students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School?

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School offer ?

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9

What school district is Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School part of?

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 651 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Math Proficiency
: 71%
Reading Proficiency
: 76%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education