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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 9351 Paso Robles Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325-2528

(818) 678-4100 · www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Holmes_MS

9/10
#253
Rank 253 out of 1,315
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #253 · 81st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #196 · 85th percentile
Science7/10 · #399 · 70th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the suburban stretch of Northridge in the western San Fernando Valley, Holmes Middle School holds its own as one of the stronger public middle schools in the sprawling LA Unified system — no small feat given the competition. Families in the area tend to appreciate the solid academics across English and math, making it a reliable option for kids coming out of the neighborhood's well-regarded elementary schools. Northridge itself has a quieter, more spread-out feel compared to the rest of LA, with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community that makes the transition to middle school a little less daunting.

Student Demographics

831 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
570 (69%)
White
100 (12%)
Filipino
46 (6%)
Asian
40 (5%)
African American
33 (4%)
Multiple Races
24 (3%)
Other
18 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners140 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged620 (75%)
Students with Disabilities118 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

870
Enrollment
42.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

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 Programs6/10 · #606 · 56th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found