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#1977 of 3,192 schools in MI
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Middle School · Flint School District of the City of · Flint, MI
A Flint School District of the City of middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
923 E KEARSLEY ST, Flint, MI 48503
- Math 3% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holmes Stem Middle School Academy 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$40,155
Median home value
$75,400
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamady Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| The New Standard AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Fairhaven Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Genesee County Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 27 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Flint School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $23,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is listed in Flint School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Flint, MI, part of Flint School District of the City of, serving approximately 305 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,977 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
What grades does Holmes Stem Middle School Academy serve?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes Stem Middle School Academy rank in MI?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy ranks #1,977 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Holmes Stem Middle School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Stem Middle School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmes Stem Middle School Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Holmes Stem Middle School Academy a charter school?
No, Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes Stem Middle School Academy a Title I school?
No, Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
92.8% of students at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Genesee County
- Phone
- (810) 760-1968
- Area population (ZIP 48503)
- 22,809
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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.
- 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 48503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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