Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lake Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Highlands Elementary School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Highlands Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
61%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Highlands Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lake Highlands Elementary School?
727 students attend Lake Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lake Highlands Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Highlands Elementary School?
Lake Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Lake Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Highlands Elementary School part of?
Lake Highlands Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Highlands Elementary School located?
Lake Highlands Elementary School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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