Average
#2300 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 49% in state
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
36-41 28TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11106
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,300 of 4,742
In Long Island City
#30 of 38
public schools
In district
#34 of 50
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Equity
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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About Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes is a public middle school in Long Island City, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. Is 204 Oliver W Holmes serves approximately 404 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 204 Oliver W Holmes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,300 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 204 Oliver W Holmes show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9:1 students to teachers, Is 204 Oliver W Holmes sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
49% of students at Is 204 Oliver W Holmes were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 204 Oliver W Holmes — Students at Is 204 Oliver W Holmes score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Is 204 Oliver W Holmes Compares
See how Is 204 Oliver W Holmes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
36-41 28TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 204 Oliver W Holmes may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE QUEENS (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (rated 8.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ENERGY TECH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,573
Median Home Value
$639,200
Median Rent
$2,032/mo
Population
40,657
College Educated
52.3%
Homeownership
17.2%
Avg Commute
37.5 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
What grades does Is 204 Oliver W Holmes serve?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 204 Oliver W Holmes?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 204 Oliver W Holmes?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 204 Oliver W Holmes is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 204 Oliver W Holmes rank in NY?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes ranks #2,300 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 204 Oliver W Holmes's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes 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 Is 204 Oliver W Holmes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 204 Oliver W Holmes has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 204 Oliver W Holmes a charter school?
No, Is 204 Oliver W Holmes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 204 Oliver W Holmes a Title I school?
No, Is 204 Oliver W Holmes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 204 Oliver W Holmes?
92.8% of students at Is 204 Oliver W Holmes qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (718) 937-1463
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30- District Enrollment
- 37,414
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #34 of 50
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