Highland Elementary School vs. Shepherdstown Elementary School
Should I attend Highland Elementary School or Shepherdstown 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 Pennsylvania for:
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Most improved public schools
Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 250 students in grades 1-3, Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-3
Total Students
474 students
250 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#675 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
-
Grade 1 Students
74
93
Grade 2 Students
80
84
Grade 3 Students
83
73
Grade 4 Students
91
-
Grade 5 Students
77
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
7%
11%
% White
69%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%