Highlands

190 Hobart Street
Danvers, MA 01923
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highlands ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highlands ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Highlands's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Highlands ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#613 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
37%
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50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
79%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highlands's ranking?
Highlands is ranked #613 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Highlands often compared to?
Highlandsis often viewed alongside schools like Ivan G Smith, Great Oak by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Highlands?
367 students attend Highlands.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highlands students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands?
Highlands has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highlands offer ?
Highlands offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands part of?
Highlands is part of Danvers School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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