Heights Elementary School serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Heights Elementary School?
287 students attend Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Heights Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Elementary School?
Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights Elementary School offer ?
Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Heights Elementary School part of?
Heights Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.
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