Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Highland Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Highland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 605 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Highland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6750 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 54% |
| Black | 25% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vallejo City Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Highland Elementary School is Vallejo High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cave Language Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vallejo Vallejo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,700 student
0.6 miles
840 Nebraska St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700 0.6 9-12 1,700 - Vallejo Cave Language Academy Grades: K-8 | 355 students
0.8 miles
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410 0.8 K-8 355 - Vallejo Johnston Cooper Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 512 students
0.8 miles
612 Del Mar St.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8420 0.8 K-5 512 - Vallejo Vallejo Adult Transition Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 32 students
1.0 miles
425 Corcoran Ave
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8921 1.0 Inquire with school 32 - Vallejo Hogan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 951 students
1.1 miles
850 Rosewood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510 1.1 6-8 951
School Reviews
| 3 Great changes over the past few years. Many challenges, but staff are working hard to do what's best for the students. - Posted by Parent - Mr and Mrs G |
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