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Oliver W Holmes Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Wheeling, Illinois · Wheeling CCSD 21
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students615
Student:Teacher11.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch71%
Title INo
Oliver W Holmes
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
615
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
71%+17.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Oliver W Holmes Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Wheeling, Illinois. The school enrolls 615 students. It is part of the Wheeling CCSD 21 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWheeling CCSD 21
County17031
CityWheeling
ZIP60090
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174221004240

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment615
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino77.6%
Black / African American5.5%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
77.6%
Black
5.5%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %71%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)