Highlands Elementary

Public K-5

 4141 Harbor St.
       Pittsburg, CA  94565-6199


(925) 473-2440

District: Pittsburg Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5176th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,635 Help


Students who attend Highlands Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hillview Junior High
High:    Pittsburg Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.2%
African American:
17.0%
Asian:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Compare Details Highlands Elementary ranks worse than 88.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburg Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Highlands Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pittsburg Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.2%), African American (17%), Asian (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary is 22.3. 5 elementary schools in the Pittsburg Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highlands Elementary is $7,635, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Pittsburg Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highlands Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands Elementary 5176th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Highlands Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Pittsburg Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburg Unified 1326th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highlands Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.38 4385th 4809 8.8%
2005 16.04 4254th 4822 11.8%
2006 16.58 4246th 4818 11.9%
2007 18.18 4434th 5113 13.3%
2008 13.75 4735th 5113 7.4%
2009 9.61 5016th 5193 3.4%
2010 12.32 5042nd 5314 5.1%
2011 10.39 5192nd 5377 3.4%
2012 19.20 4698th 5390 12.8%
2013 16.34 4969th 5530 10.1%
2015 18.33 4803rd 5611 14.4%
2016 26.77 4032nd 5614 28.2%
2017 18.80 4807th 5692 15.5%
2018 25.45 4202nd 5662 25.8%
2019 18.95 4903rd 5789 15.3%
2022 14.70 5385th 5883 8.5%
2023 16.64 5157th 5848 11.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.94 1508th 3246 53.5%
2019 25.69 2813th 3275 14.1%
2022 20.61 3176th 3311 4.1%
2023 32.88 2323rd 3240 28.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.88 2200th 2416 8.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.01 3853rd 5084 24.2%
2019 23.89 4303rd 5173 16.8%
2022 20.16 4642nd 5264 11.8%
2023 20.42 4663rd 5355 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 4150th 5413 23.3%
2019 25.14 4215th 5492 23.3%
2022 15.49 5144th 5635 8.7%
2023 19.55 4718th 5595 15.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.46 1736th 2128 18.4%
2019 16.47 2556th 2585 1.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.85 123rd 130 5.4%
2023 7.95 134th 140 4.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 3997th 5431 26.4%
2019 14.84 5066th 5510 8.1%
2022 16.04 5117th 5663 9.6%
2023 15.07 5147th 5627 8.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.30 583rd 700 16.7%
2019 20.78 655th 747 12.3%
2022 19.76 611th 663 7.8%
2023 30.33 459th 657 30.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 3029th 4830 37.3%
2019 31.57 3586th 4963 27.7%
2022 15.17 4785th 5084 5.9%
2023 16.23 4702nd 5079 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Highlands Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 294 174 95 127 7 n/a n/a 0 697
1989 285 195 74 139 6 n/a n/a 0 699
1990 324 184 67 136 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1991 290 237 68 136 2 n/a n/a 0 733
1992 285 234 68 141 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 219 240 82 157 1 n/a n/a 0 699
1994 221 257 86 157 3 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 195 265 74 168 4 n/a n/a 0 706
1996 195 265 74 168 4 n/a n/a 0 706
1997 168 272 77 185 4 n/a n/a 0 706
1998 142 290 89 203 2 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 145 294 70 191 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2000 114 289 67 224 2 n/a n/a 0 696
2001 95 260 51 268 7 n/a n/a 10 691
2002 75 188 49 290 34 n/a n/a 48 684
2003 75 188 49 290 34 n/a n/a 48 684
2004 92 157 57 354 6 n/a n/a 54 720
2005 79 148 54 372 2 n/a n/a 84 739
2006 70 132 55 367 2 n/a n/a 99 725
2007 63 147 51 370 1 n/a n/a 85 717
2008 47 148 52 357 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2009 45 136 52 301 0 9 105 0 648
2010 61 153 64 329 1 15 20 0 643
2011 49 134 51 335 4 16 35 0 624
2012 58 133 48 358 0 13 20 0 630
2013 53 113 47 358 0 8 36 0 615
2014 41 115 44 340 1 5 28 0 574
2015 35 111 32 335 1 5 36 0 555
2016 42 98 35 319 1 3 21 0 519
2017 38 94 38 331 1 7 24 0 533
2018 43 81 40 307 0 5 22 0 498
2019 39 84 39 322 1 4 28 0 517
2020 37 80 44 336 3 5 31 0 536
2021 30 76 47 318 2 3 29 0 505
2022 34 71 47 300 4 5 23 0 484
2023 39 82 43 281 3 7 28 0 483

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

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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 Highlands Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 697 29.0 24.0 n/a
1989 699 28.4 24.6 n/a
1990 715 28.5 25.0 n/a
1991 733 30.1 24.3 n/a
1992 729 30.6 23.8 47.3
1993 699 30.0 23.3 56.5
1994 724 29.6 24.5 52.6
1995 706 29.0 24.3 57.2
1996 706 29.0 24.3 57.2
1997 706 32.0 22.1 69.7
1998 726 33.0 22.0 67.5
1999 702 33.0 21.3 74.4
2000 696 36.0 19.3 68.2
2001 691 36.0 19.2 66.8
2002 684 37.0 18.5 72.2
2003 684 37.0 18.5 72.2
2004 720 38.0 18.9 71.5
2005 739 39.3 18.8 72.2
2006 725 38.1 19.0 81
2007 717 38.2 18.8 81.5
2008 605 40.0 15.1 85.8
2009 648 33.0 19.1 71.8
2010 643 28.4 22.6 74.2
2011 624 n/a n/a 81.4
2012 630 26.5 23.7 n/a
2013 615 25.0 24.6 81.8
2014 574 22.0 26.0 84.5
2015 555 22.0 25.2 80.9
2016 519 21.0 24.7 82.1
2017 533 22.0 24.2 76.9
2018 498 23.0 21.6 78.7
2019 517 24.0 21.5 75.6
2020 536 n/a n/a 76.1
2021 505 22.2 22.7 76.2
2022 484 22.9 21.0 68.2
2023 483 21.6 22.3 73.7

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 Highlands Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 697 29.0 24.0 n/a
1989 699 28.4 24.6 n/a
1990 715 28.5 25.0 n/a
1991 733 30.1 24.3 n/a
1992 729 30.6 23.8 47.3
1993 699 30.0 23.3 56.5
1994 724 29.6 24.5 52.6
1995 706 29.0 24.3 57.2
1996 706 29.0 24.3 57.2
1997 706 32.0 22.1 69.7
1998 726 33.0 22.0 67.5
1999 702 33.0 21.3 74.4
2000 696 36.0 19.3 68.2
2001 691 36.0 19.2 66.8
2002 684 37.0 18.5 72.2
2003 684 37.0 18.5 72.2
2004 720 38.0 18.9 71.5
2005 739 39.3 18.8 72.2
2006 725 38.1 19.0 81
2007 717 38.2 18.8 81.5
2008 605 40.0 15.1 85.8
2009 648 33.0 19.1 71.8
2010 643 28.4 22.6 74.2
2011 624 n/a n/a 81.4
2012 630 26.5 23.7 n/a
2013 615 25.0 24.6 81.8
2014 574 22.0 26.0 84.5
2015 555 22.0 25.2 80.9
2016 519 21.0 24.7 82.1
2017 533 22.0 24.2 76.9
2018 498 23.0 21.6 78.7
2019 517 24.0 21.5 75.6
2020 536 n/a n/a 76.1
2021 505 22.2 22.7 76.2
2022 484 22.9 21.0 68.2
2023 483 21.6 22.3 73.7

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

Highlands Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201598.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,635

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highlands 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 4903rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5157th of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highlands Elementary)37.228
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pittsburg Unified)38.430.1
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary)31.918.9
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pittsburg Unified)34.630.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highlands Elementary)28.921.1
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pittsburg Unified)35.124
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary)20.914.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pittsburg Unified)25.819
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highlands Elementary)34.226.3
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pittsburg Unified)3631.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary)16.512.5
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pittsburg Unified)19.413.4
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Highlands Elementary)8.810.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Pittsburg Unified)14.213.9
 0.2%
   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 Students517483
 6.6%
African American8482
 2.4%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian3943
 10.3%
Hispanic322281
 12.7%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White3939
Two or More Races2828
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%73.7%
 1.9%


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Students who attend Highlands Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillview Junior High
High : Pittsburg Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Highlands Elementary.

Students at Highlands Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 8% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Highlands Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.8% of California elementary schools.


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