Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Hts Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Heights Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Hts Elementary School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Hts Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Hts Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7497 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
51%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Hts Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Hts Elementary School is ranked #7497 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Highland Hts Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Hts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wesley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Highland Hts Elementary School?
441 students attend Highland Hts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Highland Hts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Hts Elementary School?
Highland Hts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Hts Elementary School offer ?
Highland Hts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Hts Elementary School part of?
Highland Hts Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Hts Elementary School located?
Highland Hts Elementary School is located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Acres Home.
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