Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2065 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
96%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #2065 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
307 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Highland Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Riverview Gardens School District.
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