Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
312 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Reedsport School District 105.
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