Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Country Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Country Elementary serves the eastern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Country Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Fostering a culture of excellence that instills a passion for a lifetime of continuous achievement.'
School Rankings
High Country Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Country Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3429 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Country Elementary School's ranking?
High Country Elementary School is ranked #3429 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are High Country Elementary School often compared to?
High Country Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comanche Springs Elementary School, Lake Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend High Country Elementary School?
511 students attend High Country Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of High Country Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Country Elementary School?
High Country Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Country Elementary School offer ?
High Country Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is High Country Elementary School part of?
High Country Elementary School is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw Independent School District.
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