Highland Elementary School
Tel:
(256)546-7409
- Highland Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Highland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Highland Elementary School's student population of 183 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 183 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #572 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 33% |
| White | 93% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Etowah County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Elementary School is Gaston High School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gaston High School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thompson Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gadsden Thompson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 221 students
3.0 miles
236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-7011 3.0 PK-5 221 - Gadsden Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
3.2 miles
1501 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-2711 3.2 K-5 384 - Gadsden Gaston High School Grades: K-12 | 563 students
3.8 miles
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)547-8828 3.8 K-12 563 - Gadsden Gadsden City High School Grades: 9-12 | 1501 students
4.2 miles
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256)543-3614 4.2 9-12 1501 - Gadsden Floyd Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
4.4 miles
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256)546-0836 4.4 PK-5 317
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