Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School's student population of 871 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3081 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School's ranking?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School is ranked #3081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School often compared to?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, Robert Frost Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School?
871 students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School offer ?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School part of?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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