Highland Lakes Elementary School
Tel:
(727) 724-1429
- Highland Lakes Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Highland Lakes Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Highland Lakes Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland Lakes Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Highland Lakes Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Highland Lakes Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #697 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 33% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 72% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pinellas School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Joseph L. Carwise Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm Harbor Joseph L. Carwise Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,168 student
0.9 miles
3301 Bentley Dr
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1442 0.9 6-8 1,168 - Palm Harbor Lake St. George Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 693 students
1.7 miles
2855 County Road 95
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161 1.7 PK-5 693 - Palm Harbor Curlew Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 667 students
2.0 miles
3030 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1423 2.0 PK-5 667 - Palm Harbor Sutherland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 648 students
2.2 miles
3150 N Belcher Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466 2.2 PK-5 648 - Palm Harbor Palm Harbor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,313 student
2.3 miles
1800 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146 2.3 6-8 1,313
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