Is Mt Holly Springs Elementary School a good school?

Mt Holly Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Mt Holly Springs Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Mt Holly Springs Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt Holly Springs Elementary School?

Students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Mt Holly Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mt Holly Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Lamberton Middle School High : Carlisle Area High School

Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Mt Holly Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Carlisle Area School District in Carlisle, PA, with 223 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.4.

Despite having the highest per-student spending among nearby schools at $18,247, Mt Holly Springs Elementary School consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower in Math (30.1% vs. 32.6% and 39.3%), Science (45.9% vs. 62.4% and 65.6%), and English Language Arts (36.3% vs. 55.4% and 53.8%). This trend has been consistent over the past few years, and the school is ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Mt Holly Springs Elementary School has a higher percentage of low-income students, with 59.64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the other nearby schools in the Carlisle Area School District, which range from 32.98% to 70.52%. This suggests the school may face unique challenges that contribute to its lower performance, despite the higher per-student spending.

Detail:

Public K-5

110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17065

(717) 240-6800

District: Carlisle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,247

Students who attend Mt Holly Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lamberton Middle School
High:	Carlisle Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt Holly Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 77.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School is 11.4, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Mt Holly Springs Elementary School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School is $18,247, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mt Holly Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Holly Springs Elementary School 1192^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mt Holly Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Carlisle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Area School District 361^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	64.46	530^th	1302	59.3%
2004	64.22	544^th	1308	58.4%
2005	55.02	722^nd	1299	44.4%
2006	38.34	1168^th	1545	24.4%
2007	40.32	1132^nd	1555	27.2%
2008	55.40	863^rd	1551	44.4%
2009	44.80	1077^th	1549	30.5%
2010	51.41	975^th	1579	38.3%
2011	58.89	820^th	1597	48.7%
2012	55.86	934^th	1599	41.6%
2013	53.13	912^th	1519	40.0%
2014	46.34	998^th	1467	32.0%
2015	33.64	1072^nd	1474	27.3%
2016	32.84	1151^st	1554	25.9%
2017	30.52	1162^nd	1547	24.9%
2018	37.53	1089^th	1530	28.8%
2019	41.97	1041^st	1544	32.6%
2021	30.36	1067^th	1433	25.5%
2022	26.73	1147^th	1534	25.2%
2023	22.86	1192^nd	1534	22.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.21	1107^th	1414	21.7%

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Rank History for White students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.55	1180^th	1236	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	229	2	5	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	241
1989	251	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1990	242	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1991	258	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1992	268	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1993	288	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1994	310	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1995	323	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1996	323	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1997	312	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	315
1998	288	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	291
1999	277	4	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	284
2000	262	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2001	248	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	256
2002	209	3	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2003	209	3	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2004	196	7	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	215
2005	202	7	1	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	225
2006	203	18	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2007	216	21	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
2008	208	18	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2009	198	6	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	2	219
2010	221	9	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	11	253
2011	207	9	2	6	0	0	10	0	234
2012	188	7	0	20	0	0	13	0	228
2013	183	12	0	20	0	0	9	0	224
2014	176	10	0	21	0	0	10	0	217
2015	182	9	0	24	0	0	11	0	226
2016	177	11	0	22	0	0	12	0	222
2017	175	3	0	19	0	0	10	0	207
2018	182	4	0	18	0	0	12	0	216
2019	194	4	0	20	0	0	18	0	236
2020	197	8	0	21	0	0	21	0	247
2021	194	8	1	27	0	0	18	0	248
2022	189	4	0	19	0	0	16	0	228
2023	180	6	1	22	0	0	14	0	223

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	13.1	18.3	n/a
1989	259	13.2	19.6	n/a
1990	245	13.6	18.0	0
1991	264	14.7	17.9	n/a
1992	275	16.2	16.9	n/a
1993	290	13.0	22.3	n/a
1994	311	18.9	16.5	n/a
1995	325	18.4	17.7	n/a
1996	325	18.4	17.7	n/a
1997	315	18.9	16.7	n/a
1998	291	18.4	15.8	n/a
1999	284	18.9	15.0	n/a
2000	266	18.1	14.7	23.7
2001	256	18.6	13.8	22.7
2002	222	16.9	13.1	21.6
2003	222	16.9	13.1	21.6
2004	215	16.8	12.8	22.8
2005	225	15.7	14.3	21.3
2006	229	13.7	16.7	28.8
2007	247	15.5	15.9	32.4
2008	234	16.7	14.0	35
2009	219	16.4	13.3	35
2010	253	15.4	16.3	43.8
2011	234	17.7	13.1	41.9
2012	228	19.3	11.7	47.8
2013	224	17.8	12.5	50
2014	217	17.5	12.3	50.2
2015	226	17.0	13.2	58.8
2016	222	18.0	12.3	60.4
2017	207	15.2	13.5	56.5
2018	216	15.2	14.1	57.4
2019	236	16.6	14.2	60.2
2020	247	17.7	13.8	61.9
2021	248	18.4	13.4	64.1
2022	228	18.6	12.2	53.5
2023	223	19.5	11.4	59.6

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 Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	13.1	18.3	n/a
1989	259	13.2	19.6	n/a
1990	245	13.6	18.0	0
1991	264	14.7	17.9	n/a
1992	275	16.2	16.9	n/a
1993	290	13.0	22.3	n/a
1994	311	18.9	16.5	n/a
1995	325	18.4	17.7	n/a
1996	325	18.4	17.7	n/a
1997	315	18.9	16.7	n/a
1998	291	18.4	15.8	n/a
1999	284	18.9	15.0	n/a
2000	266	18.1	14.7	23.7
2001	256	18.6	13.8	22.7
2002	222	16.9	13.1	21.6
2003	222	16.9	13.1	21.6
2004	215	16.8	12.8	22.8
2005	225	15.7	14.3	21.3
2006	229	13.7	16.7	28.8
2007	247	15.5	15.9	32.4
2008	234	16.7	14.0	35
2009	219	16.4	13.3	35
2010	253	15.4	16.3	43.8
2011	234	17.7	13.1	41.9
2012	228	19.3	11.7	47.8
2013	224	17.8	12.5	50
2014	217	17.5	12.3	50.2
2015	226	17.0	13.2	58.8
2016	222	18.0	12.3	60.4
2017	207	15.2	13.5	56.5
2018	216	15.2	14.1	57.4
2019	236	16.6	14.2	60.2
2020	247	17.7	13.8	61.9
2021	248	18.4	13.4	64.1
2022	228	18.6	12.2	53.5
2023	223	19.5	11.4	59.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$923 (5.8%)	$15,005 (94.2%)	$15,928
2020	$909 (6.2%)	$13,839 (93.8%)	$14,748
2021	$1,474 (8.3%)	$16,192 (91.7%)	$17,666
2022	$1,276 (7.0%)	$16,970 (93.0%)	$18,247

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1041^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1192^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	50	44.7	5.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	61.6	44.4	17.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	42.8	24.3	18.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	85.7	45.9	39.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	57.1	28.9	28.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	27	17.9	9.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	51.3	35.7	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	38.1	30.1	8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	85.7	45.9	39.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)	56	36.3	19.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	236	223	5.5%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	20	22	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	180	7.2%
Two or More Races	18	14	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.2%	59.6%	0.5%

Schools Near Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 Mooreland Ave	Carlisle	17065	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	223	20	11.4	59.6%	180 (80.7%)	6 (2.7%)	22 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	22.9	1192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	22.3%		26.7	1147^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.2%	45	44.7	24.3	17.9	30.1	45.9	45.9	44.4	28.9	35.7	36.3	$18,247	$1,276	$16,971
W.G. Rice Elementary School	Public	K-2	805 Holly Pike	Mount Holly Springs	17065	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	432	31	14.1	38.4%	349 (80.8%)	7 (1.6%)	11 (2.5%)	41 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.9%)								(n/a)											$15,981	$940	$15,041
North Dickinson Elementary School	Public	K-5	151 N Dickinson School Rd	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	188	13	14.6	33.0%	152 (80.9%)	9 (4.8%)	17 (9.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	67.6	542^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	64.7%		70.9	483^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	68.5%	59	70.8	62.8	40.7	58.1	77.1	77.1	58.3	68.5	59.2	62.8	$17,295	$248	$17,047
Iron Forge Elementary School	Public	3-5	4 Academy Street Suite 200	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	484	36	13.3	34.9%	394 (81.4%)	7 (1.4%)	8 (1.7%)	51 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	74.2	402^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.8%		79.7	294^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%	108	71.6	64.7	58.0	64.8	84.4	84.4	61.5	65.2	61.5	62.9	$13,361	$801	$12,560
Mooreland Elementary School	Public	K-5	329 Wilson St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	368	24	15.0	52.4%	215 (58.4%)	38 (10.3%)	68 (18.5%)	18 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.6%)	58.5	730^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.4%		76.4	358^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.7%	372	46.9	50.0	61.6	52.8	70.4	70.4	43.8	57.4	75.0	58.4	$15,701	$297	$15,405
Letort Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 E South St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	231	18	13.1	60.6%	111 (48.1%)	44 (19.0%)	35 (15.2%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (16.5%)	48.8	891^st of 1534 public elementary schools	41.9%		54.7	802^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	47.7%	89	33.3	48.5	37.5	39.4	84.8	84.8	27.8	78.8	51.2	51.8	$16,111	$1,445	$14,666
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Clay St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	346	29	11.7	70.5%	151 (43.6%)	78 (22.5%)	52 (15.0%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (14.2%)	42	988^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.6%		44	981^st of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%	7	41.4	42.3	26.1	37.2	59.6	59.6	54.4	57.7	47.8	53.5	$16,647	$1,758	$14,889
Monroe Elementary School	Public	K-5	1240 Boiling Springs Rd	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 697-0028	478	31	15.6	25.7%	399 (83.5%)	18 (3.8%)	24 (5.0%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	78.9	309^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.9%		77.8	332^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.4%	23	62.3	66.3	67.7	65.2	89.9	89.9	68.9	75.2	61.5	69.3	$12,852	$137	$12,715
South Mountain Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 South Mountain Road	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	407	29	14.0	25.3%	376 (92.4%)	7 (1.7%)	12 (2.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	66	574^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.6%		72.8	437^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.5%	137	67.6	39.7	58.5	55.3	69.9	69.9	71.8	52.8	73.1	66.1	$13,928	$423	$13,505
Crestview Elementary School	Public	K-5	240 Longs Gap Rd	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	516	29	17.5	51.2%	347 (67.2%)	31 (6.0%)	38 (7.4%)	55 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)	53.6	818^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.7%		60.2	683^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%	135	56.0	40.7	29.6	42.2	75.8	75.8	64.0	60.0	49.3	58.0	$14,714	$365	$14,349

Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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