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Highland Park Elementary School

400 Se Millstone Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#224 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
463 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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