Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Holly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Holly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mount Holly Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Holly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Holly Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
24%
32%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Holly Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Holly Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mount Holly Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Holly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lesslie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Mount Holly Elementary School?
442 students attend Mount Holly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mount Holly Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Holly Elementary School?
Mount Holly Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Holly Elementary School offer ?
Mount Holly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Holly Elementary School part of?
Mount Holly Elementary School is part of York 03 School District.
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