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#729 of 1,280 schools in IA
Holmes Junior High School
Middle School · Cedar Falls Comm School District · Cedar Falls, IA
A Cedar Falls Comm School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 Holmes Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
- Math 63% vs IA 71% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Holmes Junior High School score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Holmes Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- County Safety: Low80/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,642
Median home value
$258,300
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peet Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–9 | 2.0 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cedar Falls Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes Junior High School is listed in Cedar Falls Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes Junior High School
Holmes Junior High School is a public middle school in Cedar Falls, IA, part of Cedar Falls Comm School District, serving approximately 629 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes Junior High School
What grades does Holmes Junior High School serve?
Holmes Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Holmes Junior High School?
Holmes Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Junior High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes Junior High School rank in IA?
Holmes Junior High School ranks #729 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Holmes Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holmes Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmes Junior High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holmes Junior High School a charter school?
No, Holmes Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Holmes Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes Junior High School?
28.3% of students at Holmes Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Black Hawk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (319) 553-2650
- Area population (ZIP 50613)
- 43,680
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50613; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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