Highlands Early Childhood Center serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Attendance Zone: Fairmount Primary Center serves the southern part of Brackenridge, PA, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles from the zone's furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlands Early Childhood Center's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highlands Early Childhood Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Highlands Early Childhood Center?
205 students attend Highlands Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Highlands Early Childhood Center students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands Early Childhood Center?
Highlands Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlands Early Childhood Center offer ?
Highlands Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highlands Early Childhood Center part of?
Highlands Early Childhood Center is part of Highlands School District.
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