About This School
Highland Elementary School is located in Highland, NY and is in Highland Central School District. It is a public school that serves 842 students in grades K-5.
Highland Elementary School made 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 New York 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 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Highland Elementary School made 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 New York 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 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Highland Central School District District Spending
$15,873Per Pupil
The Highland Central School District spends $15,873 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 30% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Highland Central School District 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 New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Brendon Montessori School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Columbus School 2 miles |  |
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| Morse Young Child Magnet School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Gov George Clinton School 2.5 miles |  |
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| Astor Services for Children & Families, School Age Day Treatment 2.5 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Highland Central School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Highland Elementary School16 Lockhart Lane
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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 New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 842
47%
52%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Highland Elementary School had 30% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% 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)
White
79%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Highland Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Highland Elementary School
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I have a kindergartener and he is doing wonderfully in Highland Elementary school. He is reading, doing math, and much more. My preschooler cannot wait to get to kindergarten, he hopes to get Mrs. Hollifield as a teacher, just like his big brother.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 16, 2012
School Boundaries
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