Highlands Elementary School serves 254 students in grades 1-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Marque Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
254 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Highlands Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of La Marque Independent School District.
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