Highland Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(541)667-6500
- Highland Hills Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Highland Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland Hills Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Hills Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. 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 | #392 out of 1,194 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 62% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hermiston SD 8 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Armand Larive Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Armand Larive Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hermiston Armand Larive Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 757 students
1.0 miles
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6200 1.0 6-8 757 - Hermiston Hermiston High School Grades: 9-12 | 1588 students
1.0 miles
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6100 1.0 9-12 1588 - Hermiston Sunset Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 607 students
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300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6700 1.0 K-5 607 - Hermiston Rocky Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 492 students
1.5 miles
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6600 1.5 K-5 492 - Hermiston West Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 560 students
1.5 miles
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6800 1.5 K-5 560
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