Highland Elementary School

3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Highland Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Highland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#643 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Highland Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viers Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
515 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Elementary School located?
Highland Elementary School is located in the Wheaton neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. There are 5 other public schools located in Wheaton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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