Holmes Junior High School

www.hl.cfschools.org

639 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Holmes Junior High School, located at 505 Holmes Dr. in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the Cedar Falls Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 7 through 9. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academic standards with diverse elective opportunities, helping students bridge the gap between elementary education and the more demanding environment of high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Holmes Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" by encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school prides itself on building a strong sense of community and school spirit, aiming to cultivate responsible, well-rounded individuals. By utilizing both traditional instruction and modern educational resources, the school prepares its student body for success in their future academic endeavors and personal growth.

639

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	18
Black	25
Asian	15
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
539 (84.4 %)
Two or More
37 (5.8 %)
Black
25 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.8 %)
Asian
15 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Falls Comm School District
Phone:	(319)553-2650
Website:	http://www.hl.cfschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 209

Grade 9 213