How many multiracial students were enrolled in Holmes Middle School during 2022-23 school year?

There were 84 multiracial students enrolled in Holmes Middle School in the 2022-23 school year, 18.4% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Data showed that Holmes Middle School welcomed 712 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 11.8% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the school.

The school is located in Covington Independent School District with a central office in Covington.

Among the 10 schools in Covington Independent School District, Holmes High School recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 106 students.

Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.