Below Average
#3348 of 3,778 schools in FL
Holly Hill School
Elementary School · Volusia · Holly Hill, FL
A Volusia elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 CENTER AVE, Holly Hill, FL 32117
- Math 31% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holly Hill School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holly Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,132
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Beachside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Lourdes AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #75 of 80
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holly Hill School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holly Hill School
Holly Hill School is a public elementary school in Holly Hill, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 1,054 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,348 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holly Hill School
What grades does Holly Hill School serve?
Holly Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holly Hill School?
Holly Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 1,054 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holly Hill School rank in FL?
Holly Hill School ranks #3,348 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Holly Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holly Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holly Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Hill School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Holly Hill School a charter school?
No, Holly Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holly Hill School a Title I school?
No, Holly Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Hill School?
85.9% of students at Holly Hill School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.1%
- Phone
- (386) 239-6320
- Area population (ZIP 32117)
- 29,831
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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