Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Mt Holly Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, serving 223 students in grades K-5 and part of the Carlisle Area School District.

The school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to state and district averages, particularly in math. This is despite the school's increased per-student spending in recent years. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (59.64%) and a student population that is over 90% white, which is not reflective of the district or state demographics. Nearby schools within the Carlisle Area School District, such as Crestview Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, and Letort Elementary, as well as schools in other nearby districts like Dillsburg Elementary and Monroe Elementary, generally perform better on academic measures.

The analysis suggests that the school's challenges in academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation are not fully addressed by the current district and school-level efforts. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and context of the Mt Holly Springs Elementary School community, including exploring best practices from higher-performing nearby schools and implementing targeted interventions and support for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 110 Mooreland Ave
       Mount Holly Springs, PA  17065


(717) 240-6800

District: Carlisle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1175th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,247 Help


Students who attend Mt Holly Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lamberton Middle School
High:    Carlisle Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt Holly Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School is 13.1, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District! (See more...)
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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 2024 Rankings:

Mt Holly Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Holly Springs Elementary School 1175th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mt Holly Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Carlisle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Area School District 384th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.46 530th 1302 59.3%
2004 64.22 544th 1308 58.4%
2005 55.02 722nd 1299 44.4%
2006 38.34 1168th 1545 24.4%
2007 40.32 1132nd 1555 27.2%
2008 55.40 863rd 1551 44.4%
2009 44.80 1077th 1549 30.5%
2010 51.41 975th 1579 38.3%
2011 58.89 820th 1597 48.7%
2012 55.86 934th 1599 41.6%
2013 53.13 912th 1519 40.0%
2014 46.34 998th 1467 32.0%
2015 33.64 1072nd 1474 27.3%
2016 32.84 1151st 1554 25.9%
2017 30.52 1162nd 1547 24.9%
2018 37.53 1089th 1530 28.8%
2019 41.97 1041st 1544 32.6%
2021 30.36 1067th 1433 25.5%
2022 26.73 1147th 1534 25.2%
2023 22.86 1192nd 1534 22.3%
2024 23.46 1175th 1526 23.0%
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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 1107th 1414 21.7%
2024 23.80 1141st 1432 20.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.40 1167th 1488 21.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.60 790th 1084 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.25 1119th 1495 25.2%
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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 1180th 1236 4.5%
2024 8.84 1169th 1229 4.9%
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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.

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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
2024 170 5 1 22 0 0 17 0 215

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 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
2024 215 16.4 13.1 62.8

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
2024 215 16.4 13.1 62.8

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 Mt Holly Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1041st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1192nd 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)5044.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)61.644.4
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)42.824.3
 18.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)85.745.9
 39.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)57.128.9
 28.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)2717.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)51.335.7
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)38.130.1
 8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)85.745.9
 39.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mt Holly Springs Elementary School)5636.3
 19.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236223
 5.5%
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic2022
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White194180
 7.2%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%59.6%
 0.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Mt Holly Springs Elementary School.

Students at Mt Holly Springs Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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 ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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