Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Highlands Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Highlands Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Highlands Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Highlands Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #165 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 21% | 33% |
| White | 66% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Highlands Elementary School is Houston County Alternative School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Honeysuckle Middle School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heard Magnet School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Heard Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 426 students10
3.1 miles
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471 3.1 K-5 426 - Dothan Honeysuckle Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 518 students10
3.2 miles
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420 3.2 6-8 518 - Dothan Girard Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 274 students10
3.6 miles
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1467 3.6 PK-5 274 - Dothan Kelly Springs Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 451 students10
3.6 miles
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565 3.6 PK-5 451 - Dothan Girard Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 490 students10
3.7 miles
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1426 3.7 6-8 490
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