Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland View Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland View Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland View Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
27%
33%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland View Elementary School's ranking?
Highland View Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Highland View Elementary School?
371 students attend Highland View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Highland View Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland View Elementary School?
Highland View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland View Elementary School offer ?
Highland View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland View Elementary School part of?
Highland View Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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