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Holmes Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 851 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 6, 2011

Good School but bulling happens with staff that are not strict great academics ok admisistrartors some that can't handle the school others who r great it just depend who u get


Posted July 8, 2011

This Is Is A Very Big Loving School. The Staff Really Care About the children. The Have very good classes at Holmes I Think This school Is a ten star school. My Kids LOVE THIS SCHOOL AND I DO TOO!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2010

This is a great school! It is going great so far! They make great friends in Holmes Middle School


Posted December 9, 2008

This is my son's escond year at holmes. Though the scool is excellent in academics ,I wish the faculty would be more strict in enforcing discipline and dealing with the issues like bullying.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2008

This is my son's last year at this school and I would say that it's an excellent school. He has an IEP for Math, and the team taught classes are just what he needs. The teachers are usually just a phone call or email message away.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2007

This School is excellent for my teen. She is learning how to be an adult through her education at this school and im proud to be a loving parent of a child who goes to this fine institute of learning. :)
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

246 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students93%
Black students91%
Asian students98%
Hispanic95%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities97%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students83%
Female students79%
Male students88%
Black students80%
Asian students100%
Hispanic80%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students92%
Male students95%
Black students92%
Asian students90%
Hispanic94%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students70%
Female students65%
Male students77%
Black students65%
Asian students81%
Hispanic54%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students99%
Asian students89%
Hispanic92%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students85%
Black students86%
Asian students92%
Hispanic72%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students76%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female students85%
Male students89%
Black students76%
Asian students100%
Hispanic85%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant87%

Science

All Students93%
Female students89%
Male students97%
Black students93%
Asian students93%
Hispanic89%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
97%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students95%
Female students98%
Male students93%
Black students92%
Asian students97%
Hispanic94%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 36% 9%
White 23% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 6%
Black 20% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6525 Montrose St
Alexandria, VA 22312
Phone: (703) 658-5900

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