Holmes Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Holmes Middle School is a suburban public school in Alexandria, Virginia that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 881 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

881 Students

91 Teachers

6525 Montrose St

Alexandria, VA 22312 View local requests

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Holmes Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Flores

Mr. Harbin

Ms. Riegel Cruz

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Holmes Middle School Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Holmes Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 20, 2026

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