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Lake Highlands Elementary School vs. Northlake Elementary School

Should you attend Lake Highlands Elementary School or Northlake 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
Lake Highlands Elementary School
9501 Ferndale Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Northlake Elementary School
10059 Ravensway Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lake 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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lake 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northlake 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
780 students
631 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Highlands 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 Northlake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Highlands Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northlake Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Highlands 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 Northlake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Highlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richardson 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

#956 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#4536 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Highlands 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 Northlake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richardson 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 Lake Highlands Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northlake Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
63
52
Kindergarten Students
98
84
Grade 1 Students
102
89
Grade 2 Students
113
89
Grade 3 Students
110
81
Grade 4 Students
88
80
Grade 5 Students
101
78
Grade 6 Students
105
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richardson 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
28%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richardson 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
4%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richardson 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
63%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richardson 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
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richardson 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
23%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richardson 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
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richardson 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 Northlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richardson 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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