Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes's student population of 341 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2433 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes's ranking?
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes is ranked #2433 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes often compared to?
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmesis often viewed alongside schools like Voice Charter School Of New York by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes?
341 students attend I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes?
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes offer ?
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes part of?
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes located?
I.S. 204 Oliver W Holmes is located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Astoria, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Long Island City.
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