Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highview Elementary School serves a central area in Dearborn Heights, MI, encompassing approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highview Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Highview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highview Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highview Elementary School's ranking?
Highview Elementary School is ranked #1338 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Highview Elementary School?
395 students attend Highview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Highview Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highview Elementary School?
Highview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highview Elementary School offer ?
Highview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highview Elementary School part of?
Highview Elementary School is part of Crestwood School District.
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