Highland Elementary School vs. Lowell Elementary School
Should I attend Highland Elementary School or Lowell Elementary 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
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
491 students
270 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1153 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
86
46
Grade 1 Students
62
37
Grade 2 Students
68
44
Grade 3 Students
76
46
Grade 4 Students
82
48
Grade 5 Students
85
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
31%
21%
% Black
27%
28%
% White
27%
28%
% Hawaiian
3%
5%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%