Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Highland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Highland Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viers Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
510 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
