Highlands Elementary School

131 Sims Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highlands 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Highlands Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6972 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highlands Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas 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 Highlands Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Highlands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #6972 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
436 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Highlands Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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