Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Highland Street Elementary School?
127 students attend Highland Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Highland Street Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Street Elementary School?
Highland Street Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Street Elementary School offer ?
Highland Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Street Elementary School part of?
Highland Street Elementary School is part of Dubois Area School District.
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