Overlook School vs. Highland School
Should I attend Overlook School or Highland 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
Overlook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Overlook 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 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland 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% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
525 students
480 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#582 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
70
Grade 1 Students
80
64
Grade 2 Students
64
62
Grade 3 Students
77
68
Grade 4 Students
90
71
Grade 5 Students
84
79
Grade 6 Students
66
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
25%
17%
% White
52%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%