Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
462 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Highlands Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
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