Holmes Middle School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

2455 MESA ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904

600 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Holmes Middle School, located at 2455 Mesa Road in Colorado Springs, is a public school within the Colorado Springs School District 11. Situated in the scenic foothills near the Garden of the Gods, the school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from grades 6 through 8. As part of District 11, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the unique developmental needs of middle school students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Holmes Middle School is known for cultivating a community-focused atmosphere that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs. The school leverages its unique location and district resources to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience, focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school by promoting both academic excellence and social-emotional growth.

600

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	148
Black	26
Asian	8
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
373 (62.2%)
Hispanic
148 (24.7%)
Two or More
39 (6.5%)
Black
26 (4.3%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-3800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 214

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 211