Highland Drive Elementary School (Closed 2024)

9457 Highland Dr
Brecksville, OH 44141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Highland Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
#289 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
85-89%
52%
75-79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Drive Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Highland Drive Elementary School?
387 students attend Highland Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland Drive Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Drive Elementary School?
Highland Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Drive Elementary School offer ?
Highland Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Drive Elementary School part of?
Highland Drive Elementary School is part of Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District.

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