Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7248 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #7248 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
332 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Plainview ISD School District.
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