Holly Shelter Middle

Summary:

Holly Shelter Middle is a public middle school located in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, serving 858 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New Hanover County Schools district, which is ranked 70 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holly Shelter Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.37% White, 23.08% African American, and 20.4% Hispanic. The school consistently outperforms the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, with scores ranging from 57.1% to 77.6% proficient or better. Additionally, the school's white students, English Language Learners, and gifted and talented students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% or even top 5-10% of North Carolina middle schools for these subgroups. However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Roland-Grise Middle (32.21%) and Topsail Middle (19.7%).

While Holly Shelter Middle outperforms the state averages in many areas, some of the nearby schools, such as Roland-Grise Middle and Topsail Middle, have higher overall academic performance and rankings compared to Holly Shelter Middle. This suggests that Holly Shelter Middle may have room for improvement, particularly in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population and ensuring equitable outcomes for all student subgroups, including African American students and students with disabilities.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3921 Roger Haynes Dr
       Castle Hayne, NC  28429


(910) 602-4046

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,215 Help


Students who attend Holly Shelter Middle usually attend:

High:    Emsley A Laney High

Feeder schools for Holly Shelter Middle:

Elementary:    Castle Hayne Elementary
    Porters Neck Elementary
    R Freeman School of Engineering
    Wrightsboro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  858

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
African American:
23.1%
Hispanic:
20.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Holly Shelter Middle ranks better than 72.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked middle schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Holly Shelter Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.4%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (20.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly Shelter Middle is 15.5, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly Shelter Middle is $10,215, which is the 2nd highest among 7 middle schools in the New Hanover County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holly Shelter Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Holly Shelter Middle 221st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Holly Shelter Middle in the ranking list.)

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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holly Shelter Middle

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Rank History for all students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 50.13 327th 673 51.4%
2014 48.98 304th 627 51.5%
2015 62.24 254th 705 64.0%
2016 63.71 235th 692 66.0%
2017 53.81 335th 694 51.7%
2018 66.85 227th 691 67.1%
2019 50.90 379th 737 48.6%
2021 48.46 366th 741 50.6%
2022 50.36 379th 786 51.8%
2023 70.79 200th 784 74.5%
2024 68.17 221st 793 72.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.93 69th 221 68.8%
2019 36.86 162nd 237 31.6%
2021 40.56 144th 248 41.9%
2022 37.87 182nd 283 35.7%
2023 54.99 116th 302 61.6%
2024 68.00 83rd 306 72.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.80 105th 211 50.2%
2021 54.17 57th 236 75.8%
2022 50.93 114th 312 63.5%
2023 60.81 63rd 318 80.2%
2024 60.70 74th 356 79.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.97 299th 473 36.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.03 170th 604 71.9%
2019 51.96 288th 639 54.9%
2021 37.21 400th 633 36.8%
2022 28.88 523rd 689 24.1%
2023 54.98 291st 735 60.4%
2024 51.66 334th 743 55.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.01 5th 71 93.0%
2021 40.37 8th 12 33.3%
2022 40.85 23rd 37 37.8%
2023 65.92 9th 50 82.0%
2024 45.05 30th 50 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.52 258th 656 60.7%
2019 50.61 356th 684 48.0%
2021 54.53 299th 706 57.6%
2022 51.67 345th 733 52.9%
2023 68.20 202nd 731 72.4%
2024 67.67 208th 738 71.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 200th 475 57.9%
2019 44.46 255th 504 49.4%
2021 25.53 413th 478 13.6%
2022 35.13 274th 449 39.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.86 159th 416 61.8%
2021 69.57 119th 448 73.4%
2022 61.25 186th 450 58.7%
2023 75.22 36th 452 92.0%
2024 75.25 29th 461 93.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.99 194th 665 70.8%
2019 48.65 374th 697 46.3%
2021 43.37 393rd 711 44.7%
2022 47.25 385th 748 48.5%
2023 70.70 185th 747 75.2%
2024 66.57 219th 751 70.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 306th 494 38.1%
2019 38.54 338th 519 34.9%
2021 31.21 379th 533 28.9%
2022 28.21 430th 550 21.8%
2023 54.62 188th 559 66.4%
2024 44.30 290th 560 48.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.05 65th 472 86.2%
2019 44.26 282nd 493 42.8%
2021 41.84 305th 522 41.6%
2022 35.55 368th 541 32.0%
2023 52.31 235th 553 57.5%
2024 54.01 233rd 564 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at Holly Shelter Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.39 161st 596 73.0%
2019 56.12 270th 624 56.7%
2021 60.47 225th 632 64.4%
2022 68.50 187th 658 71.6%
2023 80.62 112th 656 82.9%
2024 78.85 130th 652 80.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Holly Shelter Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 353 199 2 28 5 2 28 0 617
2012 382 255 7 41 6 1 26 0 718
2013 411 232 9 64 9 0 18 0 743
2014 415 225 13 72 9 0 21 0 755
2015 410 201 11 88 5 0 22 0 737
2016 362 196 16 79 3 0 30 0 686
2017 334 177 13 110 3 0 26 0 663
2018 322 147 13 113 4 1 30 0 630
2019 334 167 14 135 2 3 37 0 692
2020 324 169 11 148 2 2 35 0 691
2021 375 217 16 175 2 0 36 0 821
2022 407 247 18 168 4 2 39 0 885
2023 415 198 19 175 4 1 46 0 858

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Shelter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 617 36.4 16.9 51.9
2012 718 43.8 16.3 56.3
2013 743 49.4 15.0 56.3
2014 755 50.2 15.0 51.8
2015 737 51.0 14.4 60.1
2016 686 50.0 13.7 54.2
2017 663 47.7 13.8 61.4
2018 630 44.5 14.1 55.1
2019 692 46.5 14.8 64.5
2020 691 47.4 14.5 99.6
2021 821 52.9 15.5 99.1
2022 885 57.0 15.5 99.7
2023 858 55.0 15.5 99.7

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 Shelter Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 617 36.4 16.9 51.9
2012 718 43.8 16.3 56.3
2013 743 49.4 15.0 56.3
2014 755 50.2 15.0 51.8
2015 737 51.0 14.4 60.1
2016 686 50.0 13.7 54.2
2017 663 47.7 13.8 61.4
2018 630 44.5 14.1 55.1
2019 692 46.5 14.8 64.5
2020 691 47.4 14.5 99.6
2021 821 52.9 15.5 99.1
2022 885 57.0 15.5 99.7
2023 858 55.0 15.5 99.7

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 Shelter Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,188 (11.6%) $9,026 (88.4%) $10,214

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly Shelter Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 379th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 200th of 784 Middle schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Holly Shelter Middle)54.466.3
 11.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)66.666.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Holly Shelter Middle)54.857.2
 2.4%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)65.256.9
 8.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Holly Shelter Middle)67.961.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)6760.1
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Holly Shelter Middle)60.157.7
 2.4%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)66.153.8
 12.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holly Shelter Middle)57.552.5
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.554.5
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Holly Shelter Middle)47.456.9
 9.5%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)60.556.3
 4.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Holly Shelter Middle)72.578.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)82.573.8
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students692858
 24%
African American167198
 18.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1419
 35.7%
Hispanic135175
 29.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White334415
 24.3%
Two or More Races3746
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%99.7%
 35.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Shelter Middle

Holly Shelter Middle ranks 221st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Holly Shelter Middle usually go on to attend Emsley A Laney High

Students at Holly Shelter Middle are 48% White, 23% African American, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 858 students attended Holly Shelter Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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