Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Highland Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highgrove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
613 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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