Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School has been in the core of Davis, California at 1220 Drexel Drive since fall 1966. In the 2015–2016 school year, it had 731 students, grades 7–9. The mascot of the school is the Patriot. Classes not taught on campus are usually taken at Davis Senior High School.
Serving 588 students in grades 7-9, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School's student population of 588 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School's ranking?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is ranked #1022 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School often compared to?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, Da Vinci Charter Academy, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School?
588 students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School offer ?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School part of?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
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