Highland Elementary School
- Highland Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Highland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Highland Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #1116 out of 1,194 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 55% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 23% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 32% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | n/a |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem-Keizer SD 24J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Elementary School is Oregon School For The Deaf (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oregon School For The Deaf (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oregon School For The Deaf (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Oregon School For The Deaf Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 123 students
0.4 miles
999-a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503)378-3825 0.4 K-12 123 - Salem Valley Inquiry Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 156 students
0.4 miles
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503)399-3150 0.4 K-5 156 - Salem Eagle Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 139 students
0.5 miles
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503)339-7114 0.5 K-5 139 - Salem Grant Community School Grades: K-5 | 445 students
0.7 miles
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3151 0.7 K-5 445 - Salem Parrish Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 711 students
1.1 miles
802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3210 1.1 6-8 711
School Reviews
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