Serving 283 students in grades 3-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Highland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
283 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
