Heights Elementary School serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Heights Elementary School?
287 students attend Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Heights Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Elementary School?
Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights Elementary School offer ?
Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Heights Elementary School part of?
Heights Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.
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