Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High

holmes.djusd.net

588 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (often referred to as Holmes Junior High) is a public school located in Davis, California, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Davis Joint Unified School District, the school is situated in a community known for its high academic standards and strong emphasis on public education. Holmes Junior High is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which aims to prepare students for the transition to Davis Senior High School, and it benefits from the resources and collaborative culture typical of the Davis school system.

Beyond its academic programs, the school is known for fostering a supportive campus environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and various student organizations. The campus, located on Drexel Drive, serves as a hub for its local neighborhood, reflecting the community-oriented values of Davis. With a diverse student body and a commitment to fostering critical thinking and social-emotional growth, Holmes Junior High plays a central role in the educational journey of Davis youth during their middle school years.

588

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	94
Black	16
Asian	154
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
257 (43.9%)
Asian
154 (26.3%)
Hispanic
94 (16.0%)
Two or More
62 (10.6%)
Black
16 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Davis Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)757-5445
Website:	http://holmes.djusd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 199

Grade 9 206