A+
Excellent
99/100

Holmes Junior High School

📚 07 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 505 Holmes Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 83% · Math 90% proficient · 93rd percentile in Iowa
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Iowa for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
629
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%93/100reading 90th percentile, math 97th percentile among Iowa middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +30 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+14 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency90% (+21 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%92%reading +11 pts, math +16 pts94th percentile (list)
Black70%70%reading +33 pts, math +34 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income62%77%reading +10 pts, math +22 pts82nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 505 Holmes Dr
City Cedar Falls
ZIP Code 50613
District 1906510
NCES School ID 190651000224
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50613

Understanding the community around Holmes Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,239
Per Capita Income $39,513
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $250,000
Median Rent $1,111
Owner-Occupied 64.7%
Renter-Occupied 35.3%
View full data for ZIP 50613 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Holmes Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.2%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Black 3.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 629
Teachers (FTE) 47.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Holmes Junior High School?
Holmes Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Holmes Junior High School?
Holmes Junior High School has 629 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Holmes Junior High School serve?
Holmes Junior High School serves grades 07 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Holmes Junior High School receive per student?
Holmes Junior High School receives $18,542 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Holmes Junior High School in 50613 ▼
Avg Home Value
$271,404
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,251
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
35.3%

Other Schools in 50613

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026