Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Highland Primary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- 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
School Overview
Highland Primary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#249 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
78%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #249 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Primary School?
486 students attend Highland Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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
What school district is Highland Primary School part of?
Highland Primary School is part of Snowflake Unified District (4391) School District.
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