Highland Elementary School vs. Shepherdstown Elementary School
Should you attend Highland Elementary School or Shepherdstown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 263 students in grades 1-3, Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-3
Total Students
462 students
263 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1148 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
1
Grade 1 Students
79
86
Grade 2 Students
72
94
Grade 3 Students
75
82
Grade 4 Students
79
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Grade 5 Students
92
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
7%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
68%
72%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
