Highland Hills Elementary School
Highland Hills Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Highland Hills Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Highland Hills Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Rankings
Highland Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,208 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Hills Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #342 out of 1208 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 63% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hermiston 8 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Highland Hills Elementary School is Hermiston High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Armand Larive Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hermiston Armand Larive Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 810 students10
1.0 miles
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200 1 6-8 810 - Hermiston Hermiston High School Math: 31% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,637 student10
1.0 miles
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100 1 9-12 1,637 - Hermiston Sunset Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 586 students10
1.0 miles
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700 1 K-5 586 - Hermiston Rocky Heights Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 479 students10
1.5 miles
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600 1.5 K-5 479 - Hermiston West Park Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 576 students10
1.5 miles
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800 1.5 K-5 576
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