Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland Community Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Community Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Community Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Community Elementary School is ranked #1349 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Highland Community Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodgeville Elementary School, Mineral Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Highland Community Elementary School?
114 students attend Highland Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Highland Community Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Community Elementary School?
Highland Community Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Community Elementary School offer ?
Highland Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Community Elementary School part of?
Highland Community Elementary School is part of Highland School District.
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