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Colony Bend Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School

Should you attend Colony Bend Elementary School or Highlands Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Colony Bend Elementary School
2720 Planters St
Sugar Land, TX 77479
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Highlands Elementary School
2022 Colonist Park Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77478
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Colony Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colony Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
537 students
610 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colony Bend Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colony Bend Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlands Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colony Bend Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colony Bend Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1038 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#956 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colony Bend Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in TX)
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colony Bend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colony Bend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colony Bend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colony Bend Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlands Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
81
61
Kindergarten Students
63
83
Grade 1 Students
75
98
Grade 2 Students
80
82
Grade 3 Students
83
94
Grade 4 Students
77
88
Grade 5 Students
78
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
35%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colony Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colony Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colony Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colony Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colony Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Bend Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colony Bend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colony Bend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colony Bend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Bend Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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