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Highland Street Elementary School (Closed 2014)

493 South Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
Highland Street Elementary School serves 127 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
80-89%
73%
(12-13)
70-79%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Highland Street Elementary School?
127 students attend Highland Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Highland Street Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Street Elementary School?
Highland Street Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Street Elementary School offer ?
Highland Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Street Elementary School part of?
Highland Street Elementary School is part of Dubois Area School District.

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