Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Summary:

Holmes STEM Middle School Academy is a public magnet middle school in Flint, Michigan, serving 324 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Flint School District, which is ranked 589 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's focus on STEM education, Holmes STEM Middle School Academy faces significant challenges. The school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 81.6% to 88.7% in recent years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Clio Middle School (28.1%) and CarmanAinsworth Middle School (52.8%). The school's academic performance is also alarmingly low, with only 5.6% of 7th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and 2.11% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 37.9% and 32.1%, respectively.

Further analysis reveals that Holmes STEM Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 1-2% of Michigan middle schools for several student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $16,396 to $22,399 in recent years, the school's resources do not appear to be effectively utilized to support student learning and achievement. These stark disparities point to broader systemic inequities that need to be addressed to ensure all students in the Flint School District have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

6602 Oxley Dr
Flint, MI 48504-1674

(810) 760-1968

District: Flint School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
893^rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,399

Students who attend Holmes STEM Middle School Academy usually attend:

High:

Southwestern Classical Academy

Feeder schools for Holmes STEM Middle School Academy:

Elementary:	Brownell STEM Academy
	DoyleRyder School
	Durant Tuuri Mott School
	Eisenhower School
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	Freeman School
	Neithercut Elementary School
	Pierce School
	Potter School

Student/teacher ratio: 32.4

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

African American:

75.6%

White:

13.0%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holmes STEM Middle School Academy ranks worse than 99.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.6%), White (13%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy is 32.4. (See more...)

Compare Holmes STEM Middle School Academy employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy is $22,399.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holmes STEM Middle School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes STEM Middle School Academy 893^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Holmes STEM Middle School Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Flint School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Flint School District of the City of 589^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

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Rank History for all students at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.01	872^nd	883	1.2%
2024	4.33	893^rd	897	0.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.49	833^rd	836	0.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.22	764^th	771	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.68	786^th	786	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.46	300^th	300	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	23	121	0	4	1	0	11	160
2020	63	349	1	7	0	1	21	442
2021	54	352	1	9	0	2	27	445
2022	48	335	1	12	0	1	22	419
2023	42	245	1	10	0	0	26	324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	160	7.0	22.8	94.4
2020	442	20.5	21.5	93.4
2021	445	20.0	22.2	90.6
2022	419	15.0	27.9	94.5
2023	324	10.0	32.4	89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	160	7.0	22.8	94.4
2020	442	20.5	21.5	93.4
2021	445	20.0	22.2	90.6
2022	419	15.0	27.9	94.5
2023	324	10.0	32.4	89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,402 (13.0%)	$16,009 (87.0%)	$18,410
2020	$5,442 (33.2%)	$10,954 (66.8%)	$16,396
2021	$12,616 (61.3%)	$7,979 (38.7%)	$20,595
2022	$13,351 (62.5%)	$7,994 (37.5%)	$21,345
2023	$14,759 (65.9%)	$7,640 (34.1%)	$22,399

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes STEM Middle School Academy)	23.2	25.2	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Flint School District of the City of)	21.5	25.2	3.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holmes STEM Middle School Academy)	5.8	2.9	2.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	160	324	102.5%
African American	121	245	102.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	10	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	42	82.6%
Two or More Races	11	26	136.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.4%	89.8%	4.6%

Schools Near Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	6602 Oxley Dr	Flint	48504	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 760-1968	324	10	32.4	89.8%	42 (13.0%)	245 (75.6%)	10 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.0%)	4.3	893^rd of 897 public middle schools	0.4%		5	872^nd of 883 public middle schools	1.2%	21	16.2						5.6					2.1		8.6		3.1	$22,399	$14,759	$7,640
Hamady Middle School	Public	7-8	3223 W Carpenter Rd	Flint	48504	Genesee County	Westwood Heights Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-0895	249	15	16.3	94.0%	18 (7.2%)	223 (89.6%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	5.5	879^th of 897 public middle schools	2.0%		6.3	853^rd of 883 public middle schools	3.4%	26	29.1						6.5							5.9		4.7	$14,622	$1,792	$12,830
Mt Morris Middle School	Public	6-8	12356 Walter St	Mount Morris	48458	Genesee County	Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-7100	340	19	17.5	83.8%	181 (53.2%)	75 (22.1%)	36 (10.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.2%)	9.1	830^th of 897 public middle schools	7.5%		8.2	831^st of 883 public middle schools	5.9%	1	37.5					10.0	13.5				4.6	3.6		13.3		7.7	$14,257	$2,780	$11,477
Richfield Public School Academy	Public, Charter	3-8	3807 N Center Rd	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Richfield Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 736-1281	350	14	24.2	95.1%	65 (18.6%)	223 (63.7%)	43 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	13.2	785^th of 897 public middle schools	12.5%		11.4	793^rd of 883 public middle schools	10.2%	8	36.5	7.6	6.1	7.9	18.8	17.2	18.8	4.4				4.2	6.3	24.0		6.0	$17,349	$5,994	$11,355
Flushing Middle School	Public	6-8	8100 Carpenter Rd	Flushing	48433	Genesee County	Flushing Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-2800	642	34	19.1	51.4%	499 (77.7%)	68 (10.6%)	35 (5.5%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	54	350^th of 897 public middle schools	61.0%		52.2	360^th of 883 public middle schools	59.2%	10	70.6	32.3					28.2					28.5		37.6		34.3	$13,727	$1,162	$12,565
Armstrong Middle School	Public	6-8	6161 Hopkins Rd	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Kearsley Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-9929	651	35	18.6	85.3%	468 (71.9%)	69 (10.6%)	52 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (9.1%)	27.2	638^th of 897 public middle schools	28.9%		23.6	663^rd of 883 public middle schools	24.9%	25	54.5	17.1				26.6	23.3				19.7	14.9		26.5		17.0	$13,703	$2,456	$11,246
Leota Fiedler Elementary School	Public	4-6	6317 Nightingale Dr	Flint	48506	Genesee County	Kearsley Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-9925	422	22	19.1	86.3%	314 (74.4%)	41 (9.7%)	37 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)								(n/a)				40.9	30.4				31.7	18.1			27.0		8.4		$13,398	$2,161	$11,237
Bendle Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2294 E Bristol Rd	Burton	48529	Genesee County	Bendle Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 591-3385	230	18	12.9	91.3%	161 (70.0%)	19 (8.3%)	22 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.7%)	13.1	789^th of 897 public middle schools	12.0%		9.4	810^th of 883 public middle schools	8.3%	21	45.6	7.4				12.9	15.4				4.8	9.2		19.1		10.3	$17,126	$3,373	$13,754
Bentley Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1180 N Belsay Rd	Burton	48509	Genesee County	Bentley Community School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 591-9061	152	9	17.6	90.8%	110 (72.4%)	18 (11.8%)	16 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	25.8	653^rd of 897 public middle schools	27.2%		17.2	724^th of 883 public middle schools	18.0%	71	56.8					14.0	27.8					11.1		29.5		13.6	$13,963	$2,419	$11,544
Clio Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Rogers Ldg	Clio	48420	Genesee County	Clio Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-0503	552	29	19.1	63.4%	490 (88.8%)	5 (0.9%)	27 (4.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.5%)	50	395^th of 897 public middle schools	56.0%		49.6	392^nd of 883 public middle schools	55.6%	3	63.0	28.5				34.6	27.3				30.2	28.4		43.6		30.9	$14,703	$1,206	$13,497

Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

What district is Holmes STEM Middle School Academy in?

Flint School District of the City of

What high school do graduates of Holmes STEM Middle School Academy attend?

Students who attend Holmes STEM Middle School Academy usually go on to attend Southwestern Classical Academy

Is Holmes STEM Middle School Academy a good school?

Holmes STEM Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Michigan middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Holmes STEM Middle School Academy?

Students at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy are 76% African American, 13% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Holmes STEM Middle School Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Holmes STEM Middle School Academy.

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