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#339 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 12% in state

Holland EL Sch

Elementary School · Council Rock Sd · Holland, PA

A Council Rock Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

597 Beverly Road, Holland, PA 18966

  • Math 74% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$22,100
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Holland EL Sch score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holland EL Sch 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 23Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,741

Median home value

$466,900

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

48.2%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hillcrest EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.4K–61.1 mi492Compare →
Just ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi4Compare →
Right Steps of ChurchvillePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.3 mi10Compare →
Goodnoe EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.2K–6Not available687Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Council Rock Sd

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#8 of 14
District spending per student
$22,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holland EL Sch is listed in Council Rock SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holland EL Sch

Holland EL Sch is a public elementary school in Holland, PA, part of Council Rock Sd, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holland EL Sch

What grades does Holland EL Sch serve?

Holland EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Holland EL Sch?

Holland EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Holland EL Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holland EL Sch rank in PA?

Holland EL Sch ranks #339 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Holland EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Holland EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Holland EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holland EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Holland EL Sch a charter school?

No, Holland EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holland EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Holland EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holland EL Sch?

14.6% of students at Holland EL Sch 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 18966)
35,994
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
47.4
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 18966; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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