Highlands Elementary School
Tel:
(334)794-1459
- Highlands Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 20%)
School Overview
- Highlands Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 9% 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 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.50, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #163 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 21% | 33% |
| White | 67% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Heard Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 426 students
3.1 miles
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1471 3.1 K-5 426 - Dothan Honeysuckle Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 518 students
3.2 miles
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334)794-1420 3.2 6-8 518 - Dothan Girard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 274 students
3.6 miles
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1467 3.6 PK-5 274 - Dothan Kelly Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 451 students
3.6 miles
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)983-6565 3.6 PK-5 451 - Dothan Girard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 490 students
3.7 miles
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1426 3.7 6-8 490
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