Highland Elementary School

174 Shepley Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
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Bottom 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Highland Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Highland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#2065 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
39%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
43%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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6%
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 Missouri.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #2065 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
274 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Highland Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Riverview Gardens School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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