Blackwell School vs. Highland School
Should I attend Blackwell School or Highland School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Blackwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blackwell School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
155 students
226 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2805 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#562 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
11
Kindergarten Students
10
19
Grade 1 Students
12
16
Grade 2 Students
12
16
Grade 3 Students
11
10
Grade 4 Students
6
14
Grade 5 Students
8
17
Grade 6 Students
11
17
Grade 7 Students
13
17
Grade 8 Students
16
16
Grade 9 Students
17
21
Grade 10 Students
9
15
Grade 11 Students
10
21
Grade 12 Students
15
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
13%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
71%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%