About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
Highlands Elementary School is located in San Mateo, CA and is one of 17 elementary schools in San Mateo-foster City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 549 students in grades K-5.
Highlands Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highlands Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Highlands Elementary School had an API growth score of 873 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Highlands Elementary School's 2012 base score was 873the school meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Highlands Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highlands Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Highlands Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highlands Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Highlands Elementary School had an API growth score of 873 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Highlands Elementary School's 2012 base score was 873the school meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Highlands Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highlands Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Highlands Elementary School
Ms Maine: Highlands School is a wonderful neighborhood school. The parents are incredible, they are very supportive and actively involved in their child's education and school happiness. When a parent comes to help in the class their contributions of time and talents benefits all the children in the class, along with supporting their child! The teachers at Highlands are appreciative of parent support and encourage them to come and get involved to understand and become learners with their child. Your child will be learning "life skills" throughout each grade level that help to build character and positive self- esteem making students aware of how they are responsible for their learning and positive behaviors.
Highland School has a reputation for being an outstanding school I agree and it is because we work together!
I have worked at Highlands School 16 years...times are tough, schools are suffering with budget cuts, work is harder, class sizes are bigger- with all of these obstacles I feel privileged and excited to go to work with such a fabulous staff, principal, and parent group!
Highland School has a reputation for being an outstanding school I agree and it is because we work together!
I have worked at Highlands School 16 years...times are tough, schools are suffering with budget cuts, work is harder, class sizes are bigger- with all of these obstacles I feel privileged and excited to go to work with such a fabulous staff, principal, and parent group!
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Highlands Elementary School
This is a very good school once your child reaches grades 1-5; with the exception of 1 kindergarten teacher the rest leave much to be desired.
That aside it is located in a very community oriented neighborhood and there is much cooperation between residents and the school. There truly is a feeling of "family" felt. There are many cases where the current student is a 3rd generation Highlander having parents and even grandparents who attended the school.
The principal, I feel is trying her best, though because she is a human being she has and does make mistakes.
That aside it is located in a very community oriented neighborhood and there is much cooperation between residents and the school. There truly is a feeling of "family" felt. There are many cases where the current student is a 3rd generation Highlander having parents and even grandparents who attended the school.
The principal, I feel is trying her best, though because she is a human being she has and does make mistakes.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 549
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Highlands Elementary School had 20% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
41%
Asian/Pacific Islander
24%
Hispanic
24%
Two or More Races
9%
Black
2%
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San Mateo-Foster City Elementary District Spending
$8,543Per Pupil
The San Mateo-Foster City Elementary spends $8,543 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 27% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Mateo-Foster City Elementary District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Highlands Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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