Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highlander Elementary Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Highlander Elementary Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlander Elementary Charter is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highlander Elementary Charter is ranked #242 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Highlander Elementary Charter?
269 students attend Highlander Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Highlander Elementary Charter students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlander Elementary Charter?
Highlander Elementary Charter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlander Elementary Charter offer ?
Highlander Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highlander Elementary Charter part of?
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