About This School
Highland Elementary School is located in Lake Worth, FL and is one of 132 elementary schools in Palm Beach School District. It is a public school that serves 795 students in grades PK, K-5.
Highland Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highland Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Highland Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Highland Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highland Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Highland Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Palm Beach District Spending
$9,394Per Pupil
The Palm Beach spends $9,394 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Palm Beach District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Precious Promise Learning Center & Christian Academy 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Academy for Positive Learning 0.4 miles |  |
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| Our Savior Lutheran School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| The Elles School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| North Grade Elementary School 0.7 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Palm Beach School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Highland Elementary School500 Highland Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-0500
www.palmbeach.k12.fl...
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Test Scores
About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 795
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Highland Elementary School had 96% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% 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 (2010)
Hispanic
69%
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26%
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3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Highland Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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