Highland Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(541)667-6500
- Highland Hills Elementary School serves 462 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.
- Highland Hills Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 38%.
Top Placements
Highland Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland Hills Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 12% 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 Comparison
- Highland Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,191 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Hills Elementary School is 0.48, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #295 out of 1191 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| 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 | 18:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 64% | 62% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 40% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Hermiston Armand Larive Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
1.0 miles
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6200 1.0 6-8 810 - Hermiston Hermiston High School Grades: 9-12 | 1637 students
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600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6100 1.0 9-12 1637 - Hermiston Sunset Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 586 students
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300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6700 1.0 K-5 586 - Hermiston Rocky Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 479 students
1.5 miles
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6600 1.5 K-5 479 - Hermiston West Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
1.5 miles
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-6800 1.5 K-5 576
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