Highland Elementary School

3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 14% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Highland Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#788 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
76%
21%
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Black
9%
33%
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White
7%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Highland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #788 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Highland Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viers Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
521 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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