Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
366 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
