Holly Hill School

Summary:

Holly Hill School is an elementary and middle school serving grades PK-8 in Holly Hill, Florida, which is part of the Volusia County School District. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, going from 1765 out of 2087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 2159 out of 2256 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, and its performance rating has remained low, with 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger for most years.

Compared to nearby schools like Pathways Elementary, Palm Terrace Elementary, and Pine Trail Elementary, which have student populations that are majority White, Holly Hill School has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 44.21% African American and 18.36% Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 44.3% in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to 20.5% to 28.4% at nearby schools. Additionally, Holly Hill School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages, with the percentage of students proficient or better consistently 20-30 percentage points below the Volusia County and Florida state averages.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in Holly Hill School's struggles, as the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 78.85% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the nearby schools, which range from 41.57% to 66.01%. By addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's low performance, such as attendance issues and resource disparities, the district and community can work towards providing a more equitable and supportive learning environment for the students at Holly Hill School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1500 Center Ave
       Holly Hill, FL  32117


(386) 239-6320

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
2159th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,901 Help


Students who attend Holly Hill School usually attend:

High:    Mainland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,149

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.2%
White:
29.5%
Hispanic:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Compare Details Holly Hill School ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holly Hill School ranks worse than 80.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Holly Hill School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Volusia School District. Student population at Holly Hill School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.2%), White (29.5%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Hill School is 15.8. 35 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Holly Hill School employs 72.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Hill School is $10,901, which is the 21st highest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Holly Hill School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Holly Hill School 961st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Holly Hill School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holly Hill School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.40 1150th 1688 31.9%
2007 22.48 1462nd 1786 18.1%
2008 19.09 1528th 1789 14.6%
2009 32.34 1353rd 1847 26.7%
2010 17.83 1662nd 1919 13.4%
2011 24.08 1603rd 1985 19.2%
2012 24.80 1570th 1984 20.9%
2013 17.30 1790th 2029 11.8%
2014 15.12 1866th 2064 9.6%
2016 18.91 1765th 2087 15.4%
2017 15.22 1903rd 2112 9.9%
2018 15.11 1888th 2118 10.9%
2019 13.10 1992nd 2182 8.7%
2021 16.71 1935th 2247 13.9%
2022 15.48 1986th 2219 10.5%
2023 11.15 2119th 2240 5.4%
2024 9.69 2159th 2256 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holly Hill School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 23.70 691st 897 23.0%
2013 19.80 787th 956 17.7%
2014 22.43 801st 999 19.8%
2016 16.60 869th 997 12.8%
2017 26.62 762nd 1031 26.1%
2018 19.27 868th 1035 16.1%
2019 14.49 970th 1099 11.7%
2021 21.77 910th 1136 19.9%
2022 18.58 976th 1148 15.0%
2023 21.58 954th 1177 18.9%
2024 22.60 961st 1196 19.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Holly Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 672 219 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 910
1989 708 214 11 20 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1990 746 188 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 964
1991 724 193 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 948
1992 707 195 8 13 4 n/a n/a 0 927
1993 761 200 9 19 4 n/a n/a 0 993
1994 708 226 3 16 4 n/a n/a 0 957
1995 643 242 3 22 6 n/a n/a 0 916
1996 643 242 3 22 6 n/a n/a 0 916
1997 653 228 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 903
1998 598 205 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 827
1999 597 209 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 837
2000 543 210 4 31 2 n/a n/a 0 790
2001 575 152 2 36 3 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 539 167 2 45 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2003 539 167 2 45 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2004 484 166 2 40 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 431 167 2 51 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2006 387 185 4 69 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 341 186 3 77 2 n/a n/a 40 649
2008 285 169 6 64 3 n/a n/a 38 565
2009 294 176 6 65 6 n/a n/a 35 582
2010 274 175 4 66 4 n/a n/a 47 570
2011 244 165 4 61 4 0 31 0 509
2012 439 325 7 87 7 1 48 0 914
2013 476 330 6 85 8 1 63 0 969
2014 453 306 6 100 5 1 66 0 937
2015 459 319 8 118 5 2 54 0 965
2016 409 359 8 133 2 1 63 0 975
2017 404 354 9 143 2 1 59 0 972
2018 399 403 5 152 3 2 51 0 1015
2019 407 430 5 180 2 3 56 0 1083
2020 387 457 4 202 2 2 68 0 1122
2021 328 388 3 173 1 0 67 0 960
2022 346 440 1 173 1 2 85 0 1048
2023 339 508 1 211 0 1 89 0 1149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holly Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 910 45.0 20.2 38.6
1989 953 49.0 19.4 44.7
1990 964 52.0 18.5 41.8
1991 948 52.0 18.2 52
1992 927 51.0 18.1 48.5
1993 993 53.0 18.7 51.4
1994 957 58.0 16.5 57.9
1995 916 61.0 15.0 60.6
1996 916 61.0 15.0 60.6
1997 903 54.0 16.7 60.2
1998 827 47.0 17.6 61.1
1999 837 46.0 18.2 73.8
2000 790 51.0 15.5 66.7
2001 768 49.0 15.7 64.1
2002 754 45.0 16.8 71
2003 754 45.0 16.8 71
2004 693 46.0 15.1 75.6
2005 652 49.0 13.3 71.9
2006 647 49.0 13.2 71.3
2007 649 48.0 13.5 76.2
2008 565 42.0 13.5 82
2009 582 46.0 14.0 88.7
2010 570 40.5 14.0 92.9
2011 509 43.0 11.8 89.2
2012 914 71.0 12.8 83.3
2013 969 70.0 13.8 87.5
2014 937 75.0 12.4 90.1
2015 965 77.0 12.5 90.4
2016 975 75.0 13.0 91.6
2017 972 74.0 13.1 91.5
2018 1015 74.0 13.7 89.3
2019 1083 67.0 16.1 92.2
2020 1122 79.0 14.2 87.1
2021 960 74.0 12.9 77.8
2022 1048 74.0 14.1 85.6
2023 1149 72.5 15.8 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holly Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 910 45.0 20.2 38.6
1989 953 49.0 19.4 44.7
1990 964 52.0 18.5 41.8
1991 948 52.0 18.2 52
1992 927 51.0 18.1 48.5
1993 993 53.0 18.7 51.4
1994 957 58.0 16.5 57.9
1995 916 61.0 15.0 60.6
1996 916 61.0 15.0 60.6
1997 903 54.0 16.7 60.2
1998 827 47.0 17.6 61.1
1999 837 46.0 18.2 73.8
2000 790 51.0 15.5 66.7
2001 768 49.0 15.7 64.1
2002 754 45.0 16.8 71
2003 754 45.0 16.8 71
2004 693 46.0 15.1 75.6
2005 652 49.0 13.3 71.9
2006 647 49.0 13.2 71.3
2007 649 48.0 13.5 76.2
2008 565 42.0 13.5 82
2009 582 46.0 14.0 88.7
2010 570 40.5 14.0 92.9
2011 509 43.0 11.8 89.2
2012 914 71.0 12.8 83.3
2013 969 70.0 13.8 87.5
2014 937 75.0 12.4 90.1
2015 965 77.0 12.5 90.4
2016 975 75.0 13.0 91.6
2017 972 74.0 13.1 91.5
2018 1015 74.0 13.7 89.3
2019 1083 67.0 16.1 92.2
2020 1122 79.0 14.2 87.1
2021 960 74.0 12.9 77.8
2022 1048 74.0 14.1 85.6
2023 1149 72.5 15.8 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Holly Hill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $2,192 (23.8%) $7,012 (76.2%) $9,204
2019 $2,670 (27.9%) $6,916 (72.1%) $9,586
2020 $2,169 (21.0%) $8,138 (79.0%) $10,307
2021 $2,255 (20.2%) $8,906 (79.8%) $11,161
2022 $3,007 (25.7%) $8,708 (74.3%) $11,716
2023 $2,749 (25.2%) $8,151 (74.8%) $10,901

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Hill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1992nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2119th of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.3%
Ranks 970th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 954th of 1177 Middle schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hill School)2922
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holly Hill School)3215
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hill School)3630
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5453
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holly Hill School)3339
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5958
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hill School)3929
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5454
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holly Hill School)4147
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Holly Hill School)4039
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Volusia)5661
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hill School)3027
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5048
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holly Hill School)2118
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4844
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hill School)2831
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)4741
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Holly Hill School)2325
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4738
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Hill School)2727
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5044
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holly Hill School)1710
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)2926
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Holly Hill School)3833
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Volusia)5747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Holly Hill School)4846
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Volusia)6865
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Holly Hill School)9073
 17%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)5542
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10831149
 6.1%
African American430508
 18.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic180211
 17.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White407339
 16.7%
Two or More Races5689
 58.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%78.9%
 13.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,149 students attended Holly Hill School.

Students who attend Holly Hill School usually go on to attend:

High : Mainland High School

Holly Hill School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Holly Hill School are 44% African American, 30% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.


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