Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Highland Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Springs Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
What is Highland Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Springs Elementary School is ranked #1786 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Highland Springs Elementary School?
483 students attend Highland Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Highland Springs Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Springs Elementary School?
Highland Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Springs Elementary School offer ?
Highland Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Springs Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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