Holmes School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Mount Vernon City School District
Holmes School is located in Mt. Vernon, NY and is one of 11 elementary schools in Mount Vernon City School District. It is a public school that serves 411 students in grades PK-6.
Holmes School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Holmes School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Holmes School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Holmes School's students and teachers. more
Holmes School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Holmes School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Holmes School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Holmes School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Traphagen School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Lincoln School 0.4 miles | |
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| Excelsior Learning Center 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Pennington School 0.7 miles | |
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| Our Lady Of Victory School 0.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 411
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Holmes School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
73%
Hispanic
15%
Two or More Races
7%
White
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Mount Vernon City School District District Spending
$20,497Per Pupil
The Mount Vernon City School District spends $20,497 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 30% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Mount Vernon City School District District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Holmes School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Mount Vernon City School DistrictTest Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
English Language Arts
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84%
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93%
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86%
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81%
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Math
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71%
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74%
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67%
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68%
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91%
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Science
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94%
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English Language Arts
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71%
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72%
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68%
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Math
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78%
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76%
Social Studies
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98%
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88%
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78%
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74%
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63%
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87%
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71%
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89%
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83%
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83%
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Science
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95%
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90%
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86%
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82%
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78%
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83%
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93%
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94%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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89%
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69%
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67%
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Math
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80%
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79%
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98%
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77%
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87%
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Science
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99%
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100%
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93%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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97%
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81%
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66%
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51%
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53%
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81%
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63%
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98%
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English Language Arts
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66%
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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