Highland Elementary School
Tel:
(248) 684-8070
Highland Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Highland Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Highland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 327 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Highland Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #912 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huron Valley Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Highland Elementary School is Milford High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heritage Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Highland Apollo Center Special Education School
Grades: PK
1.3 miles
2029 North Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134 1.3 PK n/a - Highland Milford High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,373 student
1.3 miles
2380 South Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8091 1.3 8-12 1,373 - Highland Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
1.4 miles
219 Watkins Blvd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8190 1.4 K-5 529 - Highland Spring Mills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 497 students
2.2 miles
3150 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 684-8130 2.2 K-5 497 - Milford Muir Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 759 students
3.1 miles
425 George St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8060 3.1 5-8 759
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