Highland Pacific Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland Pacific Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 19% 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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
70%
56%

Black
15%
5%

White
4%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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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