High Country Elementary School

1301 High Country Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Country 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

High Country Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

High Country Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Country Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4489 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of High Country Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High Country Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High Country Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of High Country Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in High Country Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
13%
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White
32%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of High Country Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High Country Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Country Elementary School's ranking?
High Country Elementary School is ranked #4489 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are High Country Elementary School often compared to?
High Country Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comanche Springs Elementary School, Lake Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend High Country Elementary School?
572 students attend High Country Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of High Country Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Country Elementary School?
High Country Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Country Elementary School offer ?
High Country Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is High Country Elementary School part of?
High Country Elementary School is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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