Holmes Elementary School

About Holmes Elementary School

Holmes Elementary School is an exemplary public school located in a diverse, vibrant community in the heart of the city. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Holmes Elementary School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academics, art, music, physical education, and technology. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities to engage students and promote their personal growth.
The staff at Holmes Elementary School is committed to creating an atmosphere of respect and collaboration. They strive to create a culture of learning and to make sure that each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Holmes Elementary School is proud to be a part of the community and is dedicated to providing the best possible education for its students. The school is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where all students can thrive.

Address:	948 S Horne Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone:	(480) 472-5556
Site:	mpsaz.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	613 students

Overview Holmes Elementary School

Holmes Elementary School serves 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Holmes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Holmes Elementary School

Holmes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.