Ward-highlands Elementary School vs. Shady Hill Elementary School
Should I attend Ward-highlands Elementary School or Shady Hill 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
Ward-highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Shady Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 947 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward-highlands 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 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
947 students
606 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1123 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#976 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
21
Kindergarten Students
150
89
Grade 1 Students
131
105
Grade 2 Students
158
83
Grade 3 Students
161
113
Grade 4 Students
145
93
Grade 5 Students
164
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
24%
% Black
16%
12%
% White
57%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
