Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Elementary serves the southeast part of Vallejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9292 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #9292 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
510 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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