Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
82%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Highland Heights Elementary School?
230 students attend Highland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Highland Heights Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Heights Elementary School?
Highland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Highland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Heights Elementary School part of?
Highland Heights Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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