Highland Drive Elementary School (Closed 2023)

9457 Highland Dr
Brecksville, OH 44141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Highland Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Highland Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
#289 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
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85-89%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
80%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Drive Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Drive Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Highland Drive Elementary School?
387 students attend Highland Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland Drive Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Drive Elementary School?
Highland Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Drive Elementary School offer ?
Highland Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Highland Drive Elementary School part of?
Highland Drive Elementary School is part of Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District.

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