Summary:
Mount Holly Elementary is a public elementary school in Goose Creek, South Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Berkeley 01 school district.
Despite a diverse student population, Mount Holly Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.7% of 3rd graders, 43.2% of 4th graders, and 50.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 30.5% of 3rd graders, 25% of 4th graders, and 39.8% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to the state averages of 54.5%, 51%, and 45.8%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall averages, while White students, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners struggle significantly.
When compared to nearby schools in the Berkeley 01 district, such as Westview Elementary, Hanahan Elementary, and Bowen's Corner Elementary, Mount Holly Elementary consistently underperforms, with the nearby Howe Hall AIMS Elementary, a public charter school, significantly outperforming the school on academic measures. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Mount Holly Elementary, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Berkeley 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
484th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,606
Students who attend Mount Holly Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6
Number of students: 555
Racial breakdown:
African American:
30.6%
Hispanic:
29.4%
White:
25.9%
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Two or more races:
12.4%
Asian:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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