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Highlands Elementary School

1600 Shepard Rd
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highlands Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
528 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#824 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highlands Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida 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 Highlands Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Highlands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #824 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentley Elementary School, Layer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
528 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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