Summary:
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the town of Hollister, North Carolina. With just 163 students, the school has a predominantly African American (49.08%) and Native American (41.72%) student population, and an extremely high percentage (98.16%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage.
Despite its small size, Hollister Elementary faces significant academic challenges. The school consistently performs well below state and Halifax County Schools averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science that are significantly lower than the district and state. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, Hollister Elementary had a 17.6% proficiency rate, compared to 39.5% for Halifax County Schools and 62.7% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined, from a high of 646 out of 1,473 schools in 2018-2019 to its current ranking of 1,478 out of 1,505 schools, placing it in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools.
Hollister Elementary's academic struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American and low-income students, who perform significantly worse at the school compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, the school's performance lags behind that of nearby schools, such as Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy, which outperformed Hollister Elementary across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Addressing the root causes of these disparities, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and targeted interventions, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Hollister Elementary.
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