Highlands Elementary School

3434 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID 83702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1% in ID
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Highlands Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#4 out of 707 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
93%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Collister Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
280 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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