Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle

9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325

870 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School, located in Northridge, California, is a public middle school serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) community. Named after the famed U.S. Supreme Court Justice and poet, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8. It is known for providing a comprehensive middle school experience that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school offers a diverse range of educational programs, including standard core curriculum, honors classes, and elective opportunities that encourage student engagement in arts, technology, and physical education. As an LAUSD institution, Holmes Middle School operates with a commitment to inclusivity and equity, striving to support a varied student body through various extracurricular activities and support services. Its location in the San Fernando Valley serves as a neighborhood hub for families seeking a traditional middle school environment within the broader Los Angeles public education system.

870

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	594
Black	37
Asian	87
Two or More	45

Hispanic
594 (68.3%)
White
107 (12.3%)
Asian
87 (10.0%)
Two or More
45 (5.2%)
Black
37 (4.3%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)678-4100
Website:	http://holmesms.org/apps/contact
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	609
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 293

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 298