Highland Pacific Elementary School

3340 Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Pacific Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Pacific Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Highland Pacific Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Highland Pacific Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
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(18-19)
35-39%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
70%
56%
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Black
15%
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Highland Pacific Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Highland Pacific Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Pacific Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cole Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland Pacific Elementary School?
279 students attend Highland Pacific Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Highland Pacific Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Pacific Elementary School?
Highland Pacific Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highland Pacific Elementary School offer ?
Highland Pacific Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Pacific Elementary School part of?
Highland Pacific Elementary School is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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