Holmes Elementary School
Dorchester, MA · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Holmes Elementary School is a middle school located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The school serves 280 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Holmes Elementary School performs below the state average for Massachusetts. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Holmes Elementary School has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Holmes Elementary School has 280 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1.
Holmes Elementary School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -9.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Holmes Elementary School is part of the Boston in Dorchester, Massachusetts. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.