Highland Lakes Elementary School
Tel:
(727)724-1429
- Highland Lakes Elementary School serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Highland Lakes Elementary School's student population of 582 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Lakes Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Lakes Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #886 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 32% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 73% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PINELLAS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Lakes Elementary School is Palm Harbor University High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palm Harbor Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lake St. George Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm Harbor Lake St. George Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 698 students
1.7 miles
2855 County Road 95
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727)669-1161 1.7 PK-5 698 - Palm Harbor Curlew Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 648 students
2.0 miles
3030 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727)724-1423 2.0 PK-5 648 - Palm Harbor Sutherland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 645 students
2.2 miles
3150 N Belcher Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727)724-1466 2.2 PK-5 645 - Palm Harbor Palm Harbor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1377 students
2.3 miles
1800 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727)669-1146 2.3 6-8 1377 - Palm Harbor Palm Harbor Community School Grades: AE
2.9 miles
1900 Omaha St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727)669-1140 2.9 AE n/a
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