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Holmes Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
40 School Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 · (617) 635-8681 · Part of Boston School District
Students
283
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Holmes Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 49.3%
Location
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40 School Street, Dorchester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K30
Kindergarten39
Grade 132
Grade 238
Grade 338
Grade 436
Grade 535
Grade 635
Enrollment over time
274’20
254’21
280’22
287’23
283’24
Up 3.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 53%Hispanic 40%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.