Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hightower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Hightower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hightower Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hightower Elementary School is ranked #1962 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hightower Elementary School?
619 students attend Hightower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hightower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hightower Elementary School?
Hightower Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hightower Elementary School offer ?
Hightower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hightower Elementary School part of?
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