Highland Meadows Elementary School
Tel:
(972)502-5200
- Highland Meadows Elementary School serves 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Highland Meadows Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland Meadows Elementary School's student population of 811 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Meadows Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Meadows Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6371 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 52% |
| Black | 18% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dallas Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Meadows Elementary School is Lake Highlands High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lake Highlands J High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 540 students
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Dallas, TX 75218
(972)749-7800 1.0 PK-5 540 - Dallas Lake Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 724 students
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Dallas, TX 75238
(469)593-2100 1.3 PK-6 724 - Dallas Lake Highlands J High School Grades: 7-8 | 803 students
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Dallas, TX 75238
(469)593-1600 1.3 7-8 803 - Dallas Robert T Hill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 899 students
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505 Easton Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(972)502-5700 1.3 6-8 899 - Dallas Wallace Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 832 students
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9921 Kirkhaven Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469)593-2600 1.4 PK-6 832
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