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Oliver Wendell Holmes Humanities/Communications

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Posted April 30, 2009

Holmes is a pretty good school. They are locking down on the hallways and I think that they are getting better and better. Also there test scores are amazing and Boude Storey or anyother school can bet them. There motto is Top 5 and thats what they are I am proud to say my child gose to Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. High School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2008

i went 2 holmes my 6th and 7th grade year and they tought me alot i was behind when i got there bu they cought me up now im doing better in school.. love always breanna felder
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 30, 2008

horrible school i hate it and it needs to be shut down idmmediatley they have no respect to other adults i think boude storey is much better than o.w. holmes
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

After having a meeting with the vice principle, Mr Warfield and with five (5) of the seven (7) teachers that my son has, I was somewhat disturbed by what I was told. Coming from a New England state, things are much different here. Monitors in the halls is a must. These children do not have any respect for authority. My child comes from a school where respect is the first thing they must learn if not already have. Parents are very much involved with what their children are learning. After spending some time watching these children, quite a few should be banned from any school that they attend until the parents get a clear understanding of what their responsibilities are. No teacher should have to put up with any child jumping in their face because they don't like something that was said or how a teacher looks at them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2007

Holmes is an okay school it could be a lot better if the school board gave more funds, if it was kept cleaner, and if there were more rules and hall monitors. there needs to be more after school programs and more positive activities for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

Holmes is a good school with caring teachers and students. However, parent support is lacking.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

321 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

315 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

291 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

296 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

286 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
45%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

286 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special education17%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students67%
Female75%
Male60%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education9%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students51%
Female52%
Male51%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Special education8%
Not special education53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant51%
Gifted/talented84%

Reading

All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education25%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented95%

Writing

All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education18%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students60%
Female63%
Male56%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education86%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented87%

Reading

All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education69%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students43%
Female42%
Male44%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Special education0%
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English45%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant43%
Gifted/talented67%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education57%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 76% 14%
Hispanic 24% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 27%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2001 E Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
Phone: (214) 925-8500

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