The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Science. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rolling Hills El Sch
Rolling Hills Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth grade in Holland, a commuter residential community in Bucks County about a short drive northeast of Philadelphia. The school enrolls a modest number of students, with a racial and ethnic composition in which the majority are white and smaller shares represent Asian, multiracial, Hispanic, and other backgrounds. Roughly a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a mix of family income levels typical for the area.
On state assessments, the school shows uneven proficiency. In science, tested results from the most recent year available were notably strong, with a clear majority of students meeting or exceeding proficiency. In mathematics and English language arts, however, both measured in grades three through eight, proficiency rates sit in the mid-range: just over half of tested students met or exceeded proficiency in both subjects. This gap between science and reading-math performance is something a parent may want to look into further with the school to understand where strengths lie and what support is available for students who are not yet proficient in core academic areas.
When compared against the other districts in Bucks County, Rolling Hills' overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile, suggesting that despite the mid-range numbers in math and ELA, the school's combined performance across subjects and grades ranks favorably relative to its neighbors. The school does not serve high school students, so no graduation rate data apply.
Rolling Hills sits within the Council Rock School District, which has made two changes of note for families considering the area. The district shifted to full-day kindergarten beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, ending decades of half-day programming and removing a constraint that previously pushed working parents toward supplemental care. At the same time, the district's budget has been under pressure, with recent property tax increases and projected shortfalls signaled in multi-year forecasts. The district has created a property tax and rental rebate program for seniors and fixed-income residents, a lasting feature for older homeowners, but prospective buyers should factor in the likelihood of continued upward pressure on taxes.
Holland itself is car-dependent with limited walkability. It is not a walkable community with a downtown core; schools and civic anchors are dispersed across suburban campuses rather than clustered. Parks, including Tyler State Park and Churchville Nature Center, and the Free Library of Northampton Township in nearby Richboro serve the community's recreational and cultural needs. The area experienced significant residential growth in the 1970s and 1980s as tract housing replaced farmland and passenger rail service to Philadelphia ended, but development has slowed considerably since. Housing values in the zip code are above state benchmarks, and rents have risen in recent years. For families working in Philadelphia or the Princeton-Trenton area, Holland functions as a straightforward suburban bedroom community.
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