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Holly Pond Elementary School

120 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083

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Holly Pond Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Holly Pond Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holly Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Holly Pond Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

326 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Holly Pond Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Holly Pond Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#147 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Holly Pond Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

20-24%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Pond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-64%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Pond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Holly Pond Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Holly Pond Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

White

85%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Holly Pond Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Holly Pond Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holly Pond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cullman County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holly Pond Elementary School's ranking?

Holly Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are Holly Pond Elementary School often compared to?

Holly Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Holly Pond Elementary School?

326 students attend Holly Pond Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Holly Pond Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Pond Elementary School?

Holly Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Holly Pond Elementary School offer ?

Holly Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Holly Pond Elementary School part of?

Holly Pond Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

First Day For Students

August 08, 2023 (Tuesday)

Schools Closed

October 27, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education