Serving 543 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 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mount Holly Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 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 0.75, which is more 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
#869 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
32%
32%
White
27%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
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)
4%
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 #869 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 Whitesville Elementary School, Mevers School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Mount Holly Elementary School?
543 students attend Mount Holly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Mount Holly Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2015
This school has come a long way since the last principle left .the new principal is awesome and I was not a believer in a principal making a difference in a school .I always thought it fell on the teachers well a lot of it does fall on the teachers but the principal has a lot to do with it. Its true a principal can make a difference. I'm not sure of the last principles name, he was an African American male but ended up getting in trouble with the law due to problems with his girlfriend. he was absolutely terrible I was not impressed with the school at all .it has been a complete turnaround and I am proud to send my child to the school.I am one of those parents that call the school for any little thing I am very hard to please so me giving this review speaks volumes.my other child attends the art school and I can by far , this school is much better then Marrington middle I understand it is a middle school compared to an intermediate school but my child was selected for Marrington and I'm still more impressed with Sedgefield intermediate. DR. Eddings the principle really has made a difference.my child has attended from 3rd grade and she is now in 5th grade.
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