Holmes Middle School

2500 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Holmes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holmes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Holmes Middle School's student population of 656 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Holmes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1105 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Holmes Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Holmes Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
23%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holmes Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holmes Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Holmes Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Holmes Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Holmes Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holmes Middle School's ranking?
Holmes Middle School is ranked #1105 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Holmes Middle School often compared to?
Holmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes High School, Twenhofel Middle School, Woodland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Holmes Middle School?
656 students attend Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Holmes Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holmes Middle School offer ?
Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holmes Middle School part of?
Holmes Middle School is part of Covington Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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