Highlands Elementary School
Tel:
(925)473-2440
- Highlands Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Highlands Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 533 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highlands Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6779 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburg Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highlands Elementary School is Black Diamond High (Continuation School) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hillview Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillview Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburg Hillview Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 978 students
0.3 miles
333 Yosemite Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925)473-2380 0.3 6-8 978 - Pittsburg Foothill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 577 students
0.7 miles
1200 Jensen Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925)473-2450 0.7 K-5 577 - Pittsburg Black Diamond High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 222 students
0.8 miles
1131 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925)473-4480 0.8 9-12 222 - Pittsburg Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 657 students
0.9 miles
163 Alturas Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925)473-2410 0.9 K-5 657 - Pittsburg Stoneman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 673 students
1.0 miles
2929 Loveridge Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925)473-2430 1.0 K-5 673
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