Highland Elementary School
Tel:
(248)684-8070
- Highland Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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%.
School Overview
- Highland Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 304 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 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 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1062 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huron Valley s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Elementary School is Milford High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 Milford High School Grades: 8-12 | 1337 students
1.3 miles
2380 South Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248)684-8091 1.3 8-12 1337 - Highland Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 505 students
1.4 miles
219 Watkins Blvd
Highland, MI 48357
(248)684-8190 1.4 K-5 505 - Highland Spring Mills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 446 students
2.2 miles
3150 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248)684-8130 2.2 K-5 446 - Milford Muir Middle School Grades: 5-12 | 765 students
3.1 miles
425 George St
Milford, MI 48381
(248)684-8060 3.1 5-12 765 - Milford Kurtz Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 400 students
3.6 miles
1350 Kurtz Dr
Milford, MI 48381
(248)684-8025 3.6 K-5 400
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