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Highland Park Elementary School vs. Spring Lake Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Highland Park Elementary School
401 W 25th St
Texarkana, TX 75503
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Spring Lake Park Elementary School
4324 Ghio Fish Blvd
Texarkana, TX 75503
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Spring Lake Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
403 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Park 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Lake Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Park 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Texarkana 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

#7232 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#7606 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Park 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Texarkana 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 Highland Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spring Lake Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
42
Kindergarten Students
64
58
Grade 1 Students
67
47
Grade 2 Students
55
58
Grade 3 Students
66
65
Grade 4 Students
55
45
Grade 5 Students
61
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Texarkana 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
49%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Texarkana 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
38%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Texarkana 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
9%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Texarkana 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
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Texarkana Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Texarkana 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
94%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Texarkana 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
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Texarkana 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 Spring Lake Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Texarkana 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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