Highlands Elementary School
Tel:
(334)794-1459
- Highlands Elementary School serves 526 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Highlands Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highlands Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #136 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| 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 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 19% | 33% |
| White | 72% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highlands Elementary School is Child Count Only (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Honeysuckle Middle School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heard Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Heard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 419 students
3.1 miles
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1471 3.1 K-5 419 - Dothan Honeysuckle Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
3.2 miles
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334)794-1420 3.2 6-8 589 - Dothan Girard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 299 students
3.6 miles
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1467 3.6 K-5 299 - Dothan Kelly Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 377 students
3.6 miles
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)983-6565 3.6 PK-5 377 - Dothan Girard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 447 students
3.7 miles
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1426 3.7 6-8 447
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