99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Highland Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Highland Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in PA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Highland Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
13%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
77%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Highland Elementary School?

448 students attend Highland Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?

Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?

Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?

Highland Elementary School is part of Ephrata Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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