Highview Elementary School vs. Laurel Plains Elementary School
Should you attend Highview Elementary School or Laurel Plains 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
School
Top Rankings
Highview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 312 students in grades 3-4, Highview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-4
K-5
Total Students
312 students
335 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#809 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
48
Grade 1 Students
-
64
Grade 2 Students
-
51
Grade 3 Students
152
55
Grade 4 Students
160
50
Grade 5 Students
-
55
Ungraded Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
13%
% Hispanic
36%
24%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
39%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
