C
Below Average
53/100

Holmes Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2500 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41014
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
B
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

53
Repit Score
out of 100
613
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 55th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−15 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−19 pts vs. state avg 42%)
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 Kentucky 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
White42%27%reading -22 pts, math -24 pts4th percentile (list)
Black27%17%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%12%reading -20 pts, math -22 pts1st percentile (list)
Multiracial47%27%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income34%20%reading -17 pts, math -17 pts3rd 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 2500 Madison Avenue
City Covington
ZIP Code 41014
District 2101350
NCES School ID 210135001944
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 41014

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,919
Per Capita Income $28,279
Poverty Rate 21.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%
High School or Higher 80.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,400
Median Rent $898
Owner-Occupied 52.7%
Renter-Occupied 47.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Holmes Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 34.8%
Black 27.7%
Hispanic/Latino 25.6%
Two or More Races 11.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 613
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has 613 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Holmes Middle School serve?
Holmes Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Holmes Middle School receive per student?
Holmes Middle School receives $17,612 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Holmes Middle School in 41014 ▼
Avg Home Value
$179,589
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,330
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
47.3%

Other Schools in 41014

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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