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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-9

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High

Davis Joint Unified · Yolo County · 1220 Drexel Drive, Davis, CA 95616-2123

(530) 757-5445 · holmes.djusd.net

10/10
#89
Rank 89 out of 1,315
Top 7%
English Language Arts9/10 · #150 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #49 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #82 · 94th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Davis is one of those rare college towns where academic curiosity feels genuinely baked into the culture, and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High reflects that environment beautifully — especially in math and science, where it ranks among the top schools in California. Families who value a rigorous but community-minded middle school experience tend to thrive here, surrounded by neighbors who are often UC Davis faculty, researchers, and professionals who've chosen the city specifically for its schools. It's a great fit for kids who are ready to be challenged and parents who want a supportive, intellectually engaged community to grow alongside.

Student Demographics

359 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
152 (42%)
Asian
93 (26%)
Hispanic
55 (15%)
Multiple Races
40 (11%)
African American
12 (3%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners43 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged91 (25%)
Students with Disabilities50 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

588
Enrollment
32.3
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
27
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
0.8%
AP Participation
of students
5
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #496 · 64th percentile

93 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found