Serving 348 students in grades 7-8, John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes's student population of 348 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7609 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes's ranking?
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes is ranked #7609 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes?
348 students attend John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes?
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes offer ?
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes part of?
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes located?
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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