Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Highcliff Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highcliff Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Highcliff Elementary School?
549 students attend Highcliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Highcliff Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highcliff Elementary School?
Highcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highcliff Elementary School offer ?
Highcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highcliff Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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