Highlands Elementary School serves 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlands Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steffan Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
521 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Highlands Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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