Highlands Elementary School vs. Pinecrest Elementary School
Should I attend Highlands Elementary School or Pinecrest 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
Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Pinecrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
524 students
648 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#921 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1687 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
17
Kindergarten Students
96
112
Grade 1 Students
96
108
Grade 2 Students
82
95
Grade 3 Students
86
110
Grade 4 Students
74
106
Grade 5 Students
83
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
90%
84%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%