Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highlands Elementary School serves a central area in Hazel Crest, IL, covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlands Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2844 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
2%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #2844 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jesse C White Learning Academy, Barack H Obama Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
311 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Highlands Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of Prairie-Hills ESD 144 School District.
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