Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School

9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
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%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,010 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

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).
This School
State Level (CA)
#3081 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle 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 2021-22 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle 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 2021-22 school year data.
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
72%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
1,010 students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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