C
Below Average
51/100

Holmes Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 6525 Montrose St, Alexandria, VA 22312
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 70% · Math 73% proficient · 24th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
892
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%24/100reading 27th percentile, math 22nd percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (−7 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency73% (−8 pts vs. state avg 81%)
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 Virginia 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
White87%87%reading +2 pts, math -1 pts47th percentile (list)
Black67%67%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic60%61%reading -5 pts, math -10 pts19th percentile (list)
Asian82%87%reading -8 pts, math -7 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income63%67%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts37th 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 6525 Montrose St
City Alexandria
ZIP Code 22312
District 5101260
NCES School ID 510126000500
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22312

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,374
Per Capita Income $53,413
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $553,900
Median Rent $1,975
Owner-Occupied 52.2%
Renter-Occupied 47.8%
View full data for ZIP 22312 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Holmes Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.6%
Black 18.8%
White 16.6%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More Races 3.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 892
Teachers (FTE) 72.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Holmes Middle?
Holmes Middle has a Repit School Score of 51 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?
Holmes Middle has 892 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Holmes Middle serve?
Holmes Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Holmes Middle receive per student?
Holmes Middle receives $19,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Holmes Middle in 22312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$632,268
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,128
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
47.8%

Other Schools in 22312

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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