Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Highland Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Primary School serves the northern part of Snowflake, AZ, covering an extensive area of approximately 398.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 26.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Primary School's student population of 503 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Proud Home of the Lobos
School Rankings
Highland Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Primary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lobos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Primary School's ranking?
Highland Primary School is ranked #161 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Primary School?
503 students attend Highland Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Primary School?
Highland Primary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Primary School offer ?
Highland Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Primary School part of?
Highland Primary School is part of Snowflake Unified District (4391).
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