Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#9348 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
83%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #9348 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
276 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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