Highland Acres Elementary School
Tel:
(701)323-4160
- Highland Acres Elementary School serves 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 25%.
School Overview
- Highland Acres Elementary School's student population of 161 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Acres Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Acres 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ND) |
| Overall School Rank | #76 out of 450 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 12% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 93% | 75% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BISMARCK 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ND Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Acres Elementary School is Legacy High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wachter Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roosevelt Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bismarck Bismarck Technical Center Vocational School
0.4 miles
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701)323-4340 0.4 n/a n/a - Bismarck Legacy High School Grades: 9-12 | 1117 students
0.4 miles
3400 Calgary Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701)323-4850 0.4 9-12 1117 - Bismarck Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 134 students
0.7 miles
613 W Avenue B
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701)323-4240 0.7 K-5 134 - Bismarck Bismarck Spec Ed Unit Special Education School
0.8 miles
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701)323-4028 0.8 n/a n/a - Bismarck Liberty Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 637 students
0.8 miles
5400 Onyx Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701)323-4320 0.8 K-5 637
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