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Highland Park Central

2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605

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Tel: (785) 235-7000

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Highland Park Central serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Highland Park Central placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Park Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Highland Park Central's student population of 297 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

297 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Highland Park Central by grade.

School Rankings

Highland Park Central is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Highland Park Central is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#1162 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

6-9%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Park Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

10-14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Park Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Highland Park Central and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

40%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Park Central and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

24%

White

23%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Highland Park Central and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Highland Park Central and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

85%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Park Central and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Topeka Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Park Central's ranking?

Highland Park Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Highland Park Central?

297 students attend Highland Park Central.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Highland Park Central students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Central?

Highland Park Central has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Highland Park Central offer ?

Highland Park Central offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Highland Park Central part of?

Highland Park Central is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education