Holicong Middle School

Summary:

Holicong Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, serving 938 students in grades 7-9. As part of the Central Bucks School District, which is ranked 41 out of 610 school districts in the state, Holicong has consistently been among the top-performing middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 30 out of 891 middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holicong Middle School's exceptional academic performance is evident across multiple measures. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores, with 64.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 61% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, Holicong had 77.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 74.7% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's performance in PSSA Science is also exceptional, with 83.1% of students proficient or better, compared to 83.7% for the district and 65.8% for the state. Holicong's success extends to diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of whom perform at high levels.

When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, such as Unami Middle School and Tamanend Middle School, Holicong Middle School stands out as a top performer, consistently outranking them in statewide rankings and academic measures. This consistent high performance, coupled with the school's commitment to supporting the success of its diverse student population, makes Holicong Middle School a model for other middle schools in the region and the state.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 2900 Holicong Rd
       Doylestown, PA  18902-1427


(267) 893-2700

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,943 Help


Students who attend Holicong Middle School usually attend:

High:    Central Bucks High School-East

Feeder schools for Holicong Middle School:

Elementary:    Buckingham Elementary School
    Cold Spring Elementary School
    Warwick Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  938

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Asian:
8.5%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holicong Middle School ranks better than 96.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Central Bucks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.06. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Holicong Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Central Bucks School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Asian (8.5%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holicong Middle School is 13.9. 3 middle schools in the Central Bucks School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holicong Middle School is $18,943, which is the 2nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Central Bucks School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holicong Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holicong Middle School 30th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Holicong Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 41st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holicong Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 95.22 8th 643 98.8%
2004 96.65 3rd 663 99.5%
2005 96.75 3rd 687 99.6%
2006 94.09 5th 736 99.3%
2007 93.05 5th 749 99.3%
2008 93.27 5th 753 99.3%
2009 93.13 7th 770 99.1%
2010 91.12 7th 805 99.1%
2011 90.57 7th 825 99.2%
2012 89.40 12th 834 98.6%
2013 88.37 15th 758 98.0%
2014 89.51 10th 728 98.6%
2015 96.17 5th 835 99.4%
2016 95.92 7th 870 99.2%
2017 94.94 15th 877 98.3%
2018 94.39 15th 861 98.3%
2019 93.68 23rd 891 97.4%
2021 88.93 57th 797 92.8%
2022 88.97 66th 883 92.5%
2023 91.62 48th 893 94.6%
2024 95.06 30th 891 96.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.08 4th 187 97.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.61 93rd 874 89.4%
2024 92.79 27th 877 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.52 17th 860 98.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.21 60th 660 90.9%
2024 80.64 73rd 672 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.01 38th 870 95.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.91 75th 144 47.9%
2024 71.66 48th 145 66.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.59 39th 362 89.2%
2024 97.22 11th 362 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at Holicong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.00 61st 681 91.0%
2024 91.66 34th 673 94.9%
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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 Holicong Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 701 11 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 724
1989 690 10 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1990 689 9 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1991 706 10 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 592 5 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 614 5 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 670 6 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1995 723 7 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1996 723 7 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1997 798 10 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1998 864 8 12 7 2 n/a n/a 0 893
1999 924 19 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 969
2000 952 10 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 985
2001 994 14 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1032
2002 1030 16 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2003 1030 16 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2004 1015 14 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
2005 1019 13 34 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1073
2006 1054 11 36 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1107
2007 1054 17 39 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1128
2008 1070 18 50 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1159
2009 1072 19 48 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1161
2010 1087 17 55 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1185
2011 1112 16 61 25 0 0 2 0 1216
2012 1073 19 65 27 0 0 8 0 1192
2013 1074 18 62 27 0 0 11 0 1192
2014 1043 17 59 28 1 0 9 0 1157
2015 996 15 69 24 1 0 13 0 1118
2016 955 15 69 22 1 0 17 0 1079
2017 924 15 69 32 1 0 16 0 1057
2018 914 17 68 39 1 1 19 0 1059
2019 869 13 64 44 0 2 19 0 1011
2020 833 12 68 52 0 1 28 0 994
2021 803 10 68 38 0 1 27 0 947
2022 779 16 83 44 0 1 32 0 955
2023 762 16 80 51 0 0 29 0 938

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 Holicong Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 724 52.0 13.9 n/a
1989 713 53.3 13.3 n/a
1990 718 42.1 17.0 0
1991 735 43.3 16.9 n/a
1992 607 36.0 16.8 n/a
1993 634 37.0 17.1 n/a
1994 687 35.0 19.6 n/a
1995 739 39.7 18.6 n/a
1996 739 39.7 18.6 n/a
1997 820 39.5 20.8 n/a
1998 893 51.6 17.3 n/a
1999 969 58.6 16.5 n/a
2000 985 59.8 16.5 0
2001 1032 49.9 20.7 0
2002 1072 62.6 17.1 0
2003 1072 62.6 17.1 0
2004 1061 58.3 18.2 0
2005 1073 58.2 18.4 0
2006 1107 61.7 17.9 1.5
2007 1128 65.5 17.2 1.8
2008 1159 69.0 16.8 2.2
2009 1161 71.0 16.3 1.8
2010 1185 67.1 17.6 3.1
2011 1216 70.7 17.1 2.8
2012 1192 69.3 17.1 2.7
2013 1192 64.5 18.4 4.4
2014 1157 65.0 17.7 5.7
2015 1118 66.0 16.9 4.3
2016 1079 67.0 16.1 4.7
2017 1057 65.9 16.0 6.7
2018 1059 67.6 15.6 6.5
2019 1011 63.8 15.8 6.8
2020 994 69.5 14.2 7.5
2021 947 68.7 13.7 6
2022 955 68.4 13.9 8.3
2023 938 67.3 13.9 9.1

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 Holicong Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 724 52.0 13.9 n/a
1989 713 53.3 13.3 n/a
1990 718 42.1 17.0 0
1991 735 43.3 16.9 n/a
1992 607 36.0 16.8 n/a
1993 634 37.0 17.1 n/a
1994 687 35.0 19.6 n/a
1995 739 39.7 18.6 n/a
1996 739 39.7 18.6 n/a
1997 820 39.5 20.8 n/a
1998 893 51.6 17.3 n/a
1999 969 58.6 16.5 n/a
2000 985 59.8 16.5 0
2001 1032 49.9 20.7 0
2002 1072 62.6 17.1 0
2003 1072 62.6 17.1 0
2004 1061 58.3 18.2 0
2005 1073 58.2 18.4 0
2006 1107 61.7 17.9 1.5
2007 1128 65.5 17.2 1.8
2008 1159 69.0 16.8 2.2
2009 1161 71.0 16.3 1.8
2010 1185 67.1 17.6 3.1
2011 1216 70.7 17.1 2.8
2012 1192 69.3 17.1 2.7
2013 1192 64.5 18.4 4.4
2014 1157 65.0 17.7 5.7
2015 1118 66.0 16.9 4.3
2016 1079 67.0 16.1 4.7
2017 1057 65.9 16.0 6.7
2018 1059 67.6 15.6 6.5
2019 1011 63.8 15.8 6.8
2020 994 69.5 14.2 7.5
2021 947 68.7 13.7 6
2022 955 68.4 13.9 8.3
2023 938 67.3 13.9 9.1

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 Holicong Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $46 (0.3%) $15,932 (99.7%) $15,978
2020 $112 (0.7%) $16,433 (99.3%) $16,545
2021 $137 (0.8%) $17,657 (99.2%) $17,795
2022 $240 (1.3%) $18,703 (98.7%) $18,943

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holicong Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 893 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Holicong Middle School)76.561.9
 14.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holicong Middle School)90.875.3
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Holicong Middle School)48.447.4
 1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Holicong Middle School)83.380.7
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holicong Middle School)85.471.5
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Holicong Middle School)62.254.2
 8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Holicong Middle School)83.380.7
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holicong Middle School)8873.3
 14.7%
   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 Students1011938
 7.2%
African American1316
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian6480
 25%
Hispanic4451
 15.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White869762
 12.3%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.8%9.1%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holicong Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 938 students attended Holicong Middle School.

Yes! Holicong Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students who attend Holicong Middle School usually go on to attend Central Bucks High School-East

Students at Holicong Middle School are 81% White, 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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