Highland Oaks Elementary

Public K-5

 10 Virginia Dr.
       Arcadia, CA  91006-1899


(626) 821-8354

District: Arcadia Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,865 Help


Students who attend Highland Oaks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Foothills Middle
High:    Arcadia High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
64.2%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.9% Help


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Compare Details Highland Oaks Elementary ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Arcadia Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (64.2%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Arcadia Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Elementary is 23.6, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Arcadia Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Oaks Elementary is $10,865. 4 elementary schools in the Arcadia Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highland Oaks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Oaks Elementary 235th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Highland Oaks Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arcadia Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia Unified 105th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Oaks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.98 81st 4809 98.3%
2005 96.88 117th 4822 97.6%
2006 97.88 62nd 4818 98.7%
2007 96.09 169th 5113 96.7%
2008 96.42 104th 5113 98.0%
2009 95.75 113th 5193 97.8%
2010 96.31 62nd 5314 98.8%
2011 95.93 67th 5377 98.8%
2012 94.26 140th 5390 97.4%
2013 95.24 99th 5530 98.2%
2015 97.89 116th 5611 97.9%
2016 95.18 302nd 5614 94.6%
2017 94.56 362nd 5692 93.6%
2018 92.18 501st 5662 91.2%
2019 94.69 315th 5789 94.6%
2022 96.70 224th 5883 96.2%
2023 96.45 233rd 5848 96.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.12 63rd 3275 98.1%
2022 87.15 198th 3311 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.50 671st 5084 86.8%
2019 96.42 93rd 5173 98.2%
2023 97.04 115th 5355 97.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.70 532nd 5413 90.2%
2019 93.00 361st 5492 93.4%
2022 96.82 159th 5635 97.2%
2023 95.91 209th 5595 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.31 497th 5431 90.8%
2019 94.52 277th 5510 95.0%
2022 95.24 286th 5663 94.9%
2023 95.37 272nd 5627 95.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.32 415th 1071 61.3%
2019 71.49 341st 1149 70.3%
2022 71.13 359th 1154 68.9%
2023 71.58 366th 1183 69.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.10 335th 4963 93.3%
2023 93.55 214th 5079 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Oaks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.28 1252nd 2737 54.3%
2019 52.11 1488th 2834 47.5%
2022 53.85 1348th 2726 50.6%
2023 78.50 491st 2659 81.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Highland Oaks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 0 162 51 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 400 4 192 61 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 411 10 208 64 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1991 389 13 222 62 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1992 380 14 247 58 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1993 369 10 258 57 2 n/a n/a 0 696
1994 387 8 250 54 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 327 8 236 47 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 327 8 236 47 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 319 9 240 50 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 309 13 265 50 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1999 315 17 273 46 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2000 328 15 301 52 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2001 314 13 318 51 0 n/a n/a 4 700
2002 288 16 360 60 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 288 16 360 60 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 288 8 376 63 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2005 266 8 389 67 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 245 8 377 60 0 n/a n/a 9 699
2007 227 8 371 69 0 n/a n/a 9 684
2008 202 13 366 69 n/a n/a n/a 0 650
2009 179 13 350 73 1 0 12 0 628
2010 184 15 362 76 1 0 9 0 647
2011 159 7 385 83 0 0 8 0 642
2012 165 9 375 78 2 0 0 0 629
2013 189 9 406 90 2 0 2 0 698
2014 172 9 428 79 1 2 0 0 691
2015 170 15 422 72 1 0 0 0 680
2016 153 16 432 69 1 0 9 0 680
2017 144 14 450 63 1 0 28 0 700
2018 130 12 468 59 0 0 24 0 693
2019 111 9 469 72 0 0 37 0 698
2020 108 10 438 74 1 0 47 0 678
2021 72 4 411 87 1 0 57 0 632
2022 64 2 373 78 0 0 56 0 573
2023 56 2 380 88 0 1 65 0 592

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Oaks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 25.0 25.1 n/a
1989 657 24.8 26.4 n/a
1990 693 25.9 26.7 n/a
1991 686 26.0 26.3 n/a
1992 699 26.4 26.4 4
1993 696 25.0 27.8 6.5
1994 699 25.0 28.0 5.3
1995 618 22.0 28.1 7
1996 618 22.0 28.1 7
1997 618 27.0 22.9 4.4
1998 637 28.0 22.8 3.8
1999 651 29.0 22.4 3.5
2000 696 30.0 23.2 2.9
2001 700 31.0 22.6 3.6
2002 724 32.0 22.6 4
2003 724 32.0 22.6 4
2004 735 33.0 22.3 3
2005 730 34.0 21.5 4.1
2006 699 32.4 21.6 3.9
2007 684 33.4 20.5 4.3
2008 650 33.8 19.2 5.1
2009 628 30.8 19.7 5.3
2010 647 32.0 20.2 7.3
2011 642 n/a n/a 10.1
2012 629 26.0 24.1 n/a
2013 698 27.0 25.8 11.2
2014 691 27.0 25.5 10.9
2015 680 27.0 25.1 11.2
2016 680 27.0 25.1 12.5
2017 700 27.5 25.4 11.3
2018 693 27.5 25.2 17
2019 698 27.0 25.8 16
2020 678 n/a n/a 13.9
2021 632 26.5 23.8 18.7
2022 573 26.0 22.0 16.1
2023 592 25.0 23.6 20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Oaks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 25.0 25.1 n/a
1989 657 24.8 26.4 n/a
1990 693 25.9 26.7 n/a
1991 686 26.0 26.3 n/a
1992 699 26.4 26.4 4
1993 696 25.0 27.8 6.5
1994 699 25.0 28.0 5.3
1995 618 22.0 28.1 7
1996 618 22.0 28.1 7
1997 618 27.0 22.9 4.4
1998 637 28.0 22.8 3.8
1999 651 29.0 22.4 3.5
2000 696 30.0 23.2 2.9
2001 700 31.0 22.6 3.6
2002 724 32.0 22.6 4
2003 724 32.0 22.6 4
2004 735 33.0 22.3 3
2005 730 34.0 21.5 4.1
2006 699 32.4 21.6 3.9
2007 684 33.4 20.5 4.3
2008 650 33.8 19.2 5.1
2009 628 30.8 19.7 5.3
2010 647 32.0 20.2 7.3
2011 642 n/a n/a 10.1
2012 629 26.0 24.1 n/a
2013 698 27.0 25.8 11.2
2014 691 27.0 25.5 10.9
2015 680 27.0 25.1 11.2
2016 680 27.0 25.1 12.5
2017 700 27.5 25.4 11.3
2018 693 27.5 25.2 17
2019 698 27.0 25.8 16
2020 678 n/a n/a 13.9
2021 632 26.5 23.8 18.7
2022 573 26.0 22.0 16.1
2023 592 25.0 23.6 20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Highland Oaks Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%97.0%
201390.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%91.0%98.0%99.0%91.0%90.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201587.0%6.0%2.0%4.0%88.0%90.0%91.0%88.0%88.0%
201695.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201896.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
201991.0%1.0%8.0%95.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%94.0%94.0%
202092.1%1.8%1.8%98.3%98.3%95.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Oaks Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,865

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Oaks Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 315th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 233rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Oaks Elementary)77.883.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arcadia Unified)75.477.1
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Oaks Elementary)83.588
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Unified)8180.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Oaks Elementary)75.476.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arcadia Unified)76.174.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Oaks Elementary)75.274.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Unified)76.773.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Oaks Elementary)83.182.1
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arcadia Unified)83.975.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Oaks Elementary)78.274
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Unified)77.665.4
 12.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Highland Oaks Elementary)69.869.8
 0%
   5th Grade Science (Arcadia Unified)63.858
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students698592
 15.2%
African American92
 77.8%
American Indian00
Asian469380
 19%
Hispanic7288
 22.2%
Pacific Islander01
White11156
 49.5%
Two or More Races3765
 75.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16%20.9%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Oaks Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 592 students attended Highland Oaks Elementary.

Students who attend Highland Oaks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Foothills Middle
High : Arcadia High

Students at Highland Oaks Elementary are 64% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% White.

Yes! Highland Oaks Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 235th of 5868 California elementary schools.


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