Is Highlands Elementary School a good school?

Highlands Elementary School ranks 604 th of 1345 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 177 students attended Highlands Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary School?

Students at Highlands Elementary School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Highlands Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Highlands Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Henry Hudson Regional School

Highlands Elementary School in Highlands NJ

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Highlands Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands Elementary School 604^th of 1345 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Highlands Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Highlands Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands Borough School District 313^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Highlands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	27.19	933^rd	1204	22.5%
2004	54.13	754^th	1298	41.9%
2005	27.03	1066^th	1303	18.2%
2006	23.61	1109^th	1314	15.6%
2007	49.57	878^th	1329	33.9%
2008	40.01	969^th	1338	27.6%
2009	41.77	926^th	1346	31.2%
2010	31.56	1051^st	1354	22.4%
2011	39.93	961^st	1360	29.3%
2012	50.32	820^th	1363	39.8%
2013	46.66	868^th	1367	36.5%
2014	51.28	797^th	1363	41.5%
2015	28.29	994^th	1357	26.8%
2016	34.68	916^th	1346	31.9%
2017	50.57	720^th	1352	46.7%
2018	46.42	775^th	1353	42.7%
2019	54.76	659^th	1360	51.5%
2021	40.82	713^th	1317	45.9%
2022	55.28	604^th	1345	55.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Highlands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.01	8^th	1001	99.2%
2019	99.72	3^rd	1007	99.7%
2022	54.72	351^st	949	63.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highlands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	65.53	258^th	942	72.6%
2019	90.08	48^th	948	94.9%
2021	89.63	26^th	839	96.9%
2022	35.65	539^th	863	37.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Highlands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	40.86	843^rd	1333	36.8%
2019	61.67	542^nd	1331	59.3%
2021	50.28	588^th	1290	54.4%
2022	47.65	681^st	1326	48.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Highlands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	47.58	716^th	1334	46.3%
2019	40.10	825^th	1335	38.2%
2021	11.57	1156^th	1297	10.9%
2022	79.62	267^th	1324	79.8%

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Rank History for White students at Highlands Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	42.22	617^th	1022	39.6%
2019	43.67	604^th	1023	41.0%
2021	31.08	721^st	964	25.2%
2022	45.31	551^st	976	43.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highlands Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	215	1	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	230
1989	214	1	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	226
1990	202	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	210
1991	216	2	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	231
1992	236	3	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	249
1993	236	4	0	14	n/a	n/a	0	254
1994	234	3	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	251
1995	213	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	223
1996	213	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	223
1998	256	14	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	279
1999	267	15	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	294
2000	416	18	2	24	n/a	n/a	1	461
2001	431	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2002	203	19	0	20	n/a	n/a	0	242
2003	203	19	0	20	n/a	n/a	0	242
2004	249	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2005	196	14	0	30	n/a	n/a	0	240
2006	180	13	2	15	n/a	n/a	0	210
2007	170	15	2	10	n/a	n/a	0	197
2008	150	15	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	179
2009	142	12	2	11	0	0	0	167
2010	146	13	1	16	0	0	0	176
2011	158	18	2	21	0	0	0	199
2012	147	16	3	23	0	0	0	189
2013	144	13	3	21	0	0	0	181
2014	137	12	3	22	0	0	0	174
2015	138	11	3	17	1	0	0	170
2016	152	17	3	20	0	0	0	192
2017	157	11	3	18	0	1	0	190
2018	156	9	3	28	0	4	0	200
2019	148	7	2	29	0	3	0	189
2020	135	5	1	31	0	7	0	179
2021	130	3	3	31	0	7	0	174
2022	139	3	1	27	0	7	0	177

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 Highlands Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	230	13.0	17.6	n/a
1989	226	12.0	18.8	n/a
1990	210	13.0	16.1	26.7
1991	231	14.0	16.5	34.2
1992	249	14.0	17.7	34.1
1993	254	16.7	15.2	33.1
1994	251	16.8	14.9	39
1995	223	16.9	13.2	43.5
1996	223	16.9	13.2	43.5
1998	279	18.9	14.8	27.6
1999	294	20.4	14.4	34
2000	461	19.4	23.7	23.3
2001	433	19.6	22.1	32.6
2002	242	25.4	9.5	42.1
2003	242	25.4	9.5	42.1
2004	258	25.0	10.3	39.5
2005	240	25.2	9.5	n/a
2006	210	24.0	8.8	39
2007	197	21.0	9.4	34
2008	179	16.0	11.2	33
2009	167	19.1	6.2	41.3
2010	176	16.0	11.0	49.4
2011	199	18.9	10.5	0
2012	189	19.3	9.7	48.7
2013	181	20.1	8.9	55.8
2014	174	21.1	8.2	63.8
2015	170	19.0	8.9	60.6
2016	192	20.0	9.6	56.8
2017	190	20.7	9.1	53.2
2018	200	22.1	9.0	52
2019	189	22.7	8.3	49.2
2020	179	22.8	7.8	49.7
2021	174	22.7	7.6	49.4
2022	177	22.9	7.7	34.5

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	230	13.0	17.6	n/a
1989	226	12.0	18.8	n/a
1990	210	13.0	16.1	26.7
1991	231	14.0	16.5	34.2
1992	249	14.0	17.7	34.1
1993	254	16.7	15.2	33.1
1994	251	16.8	14.9	39
1995	223	16.9	13.2	43.5
1996	223	16.9	13.2	43.5
1998	279	18.9	14.8	27.6
1999	294	20.4	14.4	34
2000	461	19.4	23.7	23.3
2001	433	19.6	22.1	32.6
2002	242	25.4	9.5	42.1
2003	242	25.4	9.5	42.1
2004	258	25.0	10.3	39.5
2005	240	25.2	9.5	n/a
2006	210	24.0	8.8	39
2007	197	21.0	9.4	34
2008	179	16.0	11.2	33
2009	167	19.1	6.2	41.3
2010	176	16.0	11.0	49.4
2011	199	18.9	10.5	0
2012	189	19.3	9.7	48.7
2013	181	20.1	8.9	55.8
2014	174	21.1	8.2	63.8
2015	170	19.0	8.9	60.6
2016	192	20.0	9.6	56.8
2017	190	20.7	9.1	53.2
2018	200	22.1	9.0	52
2019	189	22.7	8.3	49.2
2020	179	22.8	7.8	49.7
2021	174	22.7	7.6	49.4
2022	177	22.9	7.7	34.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highlands Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$534 (2.8%)	$18,768 (97.2%)	$19,302

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highlands Elementary School

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 Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 659^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 604^th of 1345 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Elementary School)	66.6	45.2	21.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Borough School District)	66.6	45.2	21.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42.4	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)	42.9	64.5	21.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands Borough School District)	42.9	64.5	21.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.4	9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Elementary School)	47.1	30	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Borough School District)	47.1	30	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	49.4	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)	29.4	25	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Borough School District)	29.4	25	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	39.4	11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Elementary School)	63.2	47.6	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Borough School District)	63.2	47.6	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	49.6	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)	47.4	38.1	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Borough School District)	47.4	38.1	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	36	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Elementary School)	81.5	57.2	24.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Borough School District)	81.5	57.2	24.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	47.6	8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)	44.4	38.1	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Borough School District)	44.4	38.1	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	31.3	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	174	7.9%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	29	31	6.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	130	12.2%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	49.4%	0.2%

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highlands Elementary School

Student/Teacher Ratio Highlands Elementary School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Highlands Elementary School

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