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#1100 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 39% in state
Holicong MS
Middle School · Central Bucks Sd · Doylestown, PA
A Central Bucks Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
2900 Holicong Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902
- Math 65% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Holicong MS score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holicong MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,482
Median home value
$637,700
Median rent
$2,143/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tohickon MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–9 | 4.1 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Lenape MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–9 | 5.0 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Tamanend MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–9 | Not available | 888 | Compare → |
| Unami MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–9 | Not available | 778 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Bucks Sd
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holicong MS is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holicong MS
Holicong MS is a public middle school in Doylestown, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 909 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holicong MS
What grades does Holicong MS serve?
Holicong MS serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Holicong MS?
Holicong MS has an enrollment of approximately 909 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holicong MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Holicong MS is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holicong MS rank in PA?
Holicong MS ranks #1,100 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Holicong MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Holicong MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Holicong MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holicong MS has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Holicong MS a charter school?
No, Holicong MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holicong MS a Title I school?
No, Holicong MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holicong MS?
9.0% of students at Holicong MS 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 909
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (267) 893-2700
- Area population (ZIP 18902)
- 22,648
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18902; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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