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#1823 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Holmes JR High School
Middle School · Comm Cons Sd 59 · Mount Prospect, IL
A Comm Cons Sd 59 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holmes JR High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holmes JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- City Safety: Elevated979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Prospect), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,168
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Friendship JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Carl Sandburg JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 450 | 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.
Comm Cons Sd 59
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes JR High School is listed in Comm Cons SD 59; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes JR High School
Holmes JR High School is a public middle school in Mount Prospect, IL, part of Comm Cons Sd 59, serving approximately 453 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,823 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes JR High School
What grades does Holmes JR High School serve?
Holmes JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Holmes JR High School?
Holmes JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes JR High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes JR High School rank in IL?
Holmes JR High School ranks #1,823 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Holmes JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmes JR High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Holmes JR High School a charter school?
No, Holmes JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes JR High School a Title I school?
No, Holmes JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes JR High School?
69.1% of students at Holmes JR 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (847) 593-4390
- Area population (ZIP 60056)
- 55,989
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 60056; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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