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Mount Holly Elementary

225 GARWOOD DR GOOSE CREEK SC 29445

About Mount Holly Elementary

Mount Holly Elementary is a top-notch Elementary School in South Carolina that embodies community values and collaborative learning. Serving students PK-5, the school focuses on leadership, character, and academic growth as a certified Leader in Me Lighthouse School. Over 70% of students come from minority families, contributing to a strong, culturally inclusive community and diverse student culture. Families appreciate schools that take a whole-child approach, that encompass academics, social, and emotional development. Mount Holly employs an educational philosophy designed to provide personal attention to families in the schools 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio and takes academic support seriously. They utilize makerspaces, digital tools for learning, and integrate academics with hands-on activities to promote successful learning and prepare them for the future. A school that balances academics, innovation, and inclusivity, Mount Holly Elementary School is another unique opportunity for families in South Carolina.

Mount Holly Elementary Contact Information

Address

225 GARWOOD DR GOOSE CREEK SC 29445

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Phone

(843) 820-4090

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
555
Total Students
$59116
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 120 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mount Holly Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 25.9%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 29.4%
Black 30.6%
Two+ Races 12.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
25.9%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
30.6%
Two+ Races
12.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 555
48.1%
267 Female
51.9%
288 Male

Student Population

555 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

566 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mount Holly Elementary is ranked between 487th and 649th in South Carolina. Its ranking looks at student performance on state assessments, graduation rates, and readiness for high school.

FAQ

Q1: Is Mount Holly Elementary one of the top schools in South Carolina?

A: Yes, they are known for their academics, extracurricular activities, and a school environment that supports academic and social success.

Q2: Does Mount Holly Elementary provide bus service?

A: Yes, the school has bus service for students that live within the designated area, and the kids arrive safely.

Q3: What after school activities are there at Mount Holly Elementary?

A: There are sports, art, music, robotics, and clubs that introduce kids to teamwork and leadership, while being creative and having fun.

Q4: Can kids stay at Mount Holly Elementary before or after the regular school day?

A: Yes, they offer programs where kids can spend quality time, get help, and have fun if mom or dad needs them supervised.

Q5: How can parents be involved at Mount Holly Elementary?

A: Parents can volunteer in the classrooms, volunteer during school events, attend PTO meetings, and become involved in after-school activities for students to increase learning opportunities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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