Highview Elementary School
Tel:
(845) 627-3480
Highview Elementary School serves 332 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Highview Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Highview Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Highview Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 332 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Highview Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highview Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1353 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 27% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 45% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nanuet Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Highview Elementary School is Nanuet Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is A Macarthur Barr Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George W Miller Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nanuet George W Miller Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 412 students
0.3 miles
50 Blauvelt Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870 0.3 K-2 412 - Nanuet Nanuet Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 731 students
0.4 miles
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808 0.4 9-12 731 - Nanuet A Macarthur Barr Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 338 students
0.5 miles
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044 0.5 7-8 338 - Nanuet A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 Academy For Excellence Grades: 5-6 | 368 students
0.6 miles
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046 0.6 5-6 368 - Pearl River Evans Park School Grades: K-4 | 312 students
1.6 miles
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950 1.6 K-4 312
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