Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland View Elementary serves the southeast part of Silver Spring, MD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 0.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highland View Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Soaring to New Heights!
School Rankings
Highland View Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland View Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland View Elementary School's ranking?
Highland View Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Highland View Elementary School often compared to?
Highland View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethesda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Highland View Elementary School?
334 students attend Highland View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Highland View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland View Elementary School?
Highland View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland View Elementary School offer ?
Highland View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highland View Elementary School part of?
Highland View Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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