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Highlands Elementary

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Highlands Elementary ranks 1884 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1884^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Highlands Elementary in Porter, TX, serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the New Caney Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out as a strong performer within its district, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 59th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. One of its most notable achievements is exceptional support for African American students, ranking in the 95th percentile—a 5-star rating—which suggests effective strategies and a supportive school culture for this group. Additionally, Highlands Elementary performs well for male students, ranking in the 68th percentile, and consistently outperforms the district average in reading across all grades, as well as in math for 3rd and 4th grades.

Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges common to its district, such as a notable drop in 5th-grade math proficiency, which falls from 47.95% in 4th grade to 36.21% in 5th grade. This pattern is seen across other New Caney Independent School District (Isd) schools, indicating a systemic issue with the curriculum or the transition to more complex math concepts. Highlands also has room for growth in serving its highest-achieving students, as its Gifted and Talented program ranks in the 20th percentile, and its support for Special Education and low socioeconomic status students is in the 2-star range. These areas highlight opportunities for the school to build on its successes and ensure all students thrive.

When compared to nearby schools, Highlands Elementary shows significant differences. Its closest neighbor, Robert Crippen Elementary, ranks lower at 3,040 statewide, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 38.83% versus Highlands' 61.11%. This contrast underscores how school-level leadership and practices can create different outcomes even in the same neighborhood. Meanwhile, schools in the neighboring Conroe Independent School District (Isd), such as Hines Elementary, rank much higher (96th percentile), reflecting broader socioeconomic differences in the community. Overall, Highlands Elementary is a solid choice for families seeking a school that excels in certain areas while working to address its challenges.

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Student/teacher ratio ?

18000 Cumberland Dr
Porter, TX 77365

(281) 577-2910

District: New Caney Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

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Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg43%

Texas avg51%

1,884^th of 4,627

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Top 41%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

653^rd of 951New Caney Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)95th percentile+36 vs school

Male (2026)68th percentile+9 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)58th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)52nd percentile-7 vs school

Female (2026)51st percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)44th percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)44th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2026)33rd percentile-27 vs school

White (2026)32nd percentile-27 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)20th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading57%+3 vs state

Mathematics44%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Highlands Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18000 Cumberland Dr	Porter	77365	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 577-2910	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	54.5	1884^th of 4627 public elementary schools	59.3%					(n/a)							61.1	52.0	59.3	45.8	48.0	36.2
Robert Crippen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18690 Cumberland Blvd	Porter	77365	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-8740	809	50	16.2	69.0%	212 (26.2%)	77 (9.5%)	464 (57.4%)	7 (0.9%)	8 (1.0%)	7 (0.9%)	34 (4.2%)	35.7	3040^th of 4627 public elementary schools	34.3%		41.6	2668^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.6%	372	33.3			50.0			38.8	48.5	48.0	36.9	37.6	44.0	$9,670
Sorters Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23300 Sorters Rd	Porter	77365	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-8780	838	54	15.6	78.4%	150 (17.9%)	15 (1.8%)	652 (77.8%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	46.1	2329^th of 4627 public elementary schools	49.7%		39.3	2815^th of 4651 public elementary schools	39.5%	486	0.0	33.3	28.6		50.0	16.7	41.9	51.7	54.2	38.5	49.6	47.4	$10,032
Hines Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	27980 Woodbridge Cove Dr	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 939-0400	902	57	15.8	5.8%	539 (59.8%)	65 (7.2%)	153 (17.0%)	93 (10.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.5%)	94.6	185^th of 4627 public elementary schools	96.0%		96.3	134^th of 4651 public elementary schools	97.1%	51							71.7	80.8		71.1	84.4		$7,857
Bens Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24160 Briar Berry Ln	Porter	77365	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-8700	812	51	16.0	51.6%	278 (34.2%)	78 (9.6%)	394 (48.5%)	34 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (2.7%)	41.3	2641^st of 4627 public elementary schools	42.9%		55.5	1802^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	61.3%	839	30.0	14.3	11.1	30.0	28.6	0.0	42.9	57.5	55.0	43.3	36.5	32.8	$10,034
Valley Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21700 Valley Ranch Crossing	Porter	77365	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-8760	790	53	15.0	65.9%	249 (31.5%)	53 (6.7%)	436 (55.2%)	12 (1.5%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.2%)	51.1	2064^th of 4627 public elementary schools	55.4%		56.6	1744^th of 4651 public elementary schools	62.5%	320	33.3		44.4	28.6		50.0	51.8	49.0	53.9	44.6	55.5	42.2	$10,051
Brookwood Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25545 Sorters Rd	Porter	77365	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-8600	791	51	15.3	83.7%	107 (13.5%)	56 (7.1%)	597 (75.5%)	19 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.1%)	52	2010^th of 4627 public elementary schools	56.6%		45.8	2397^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.5%	387	26.7			26.7			56.9	56.5	50.4	50.0	52.2	37.6	$9,819
Bradley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4200 Falls Lakes Dr	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 482-6800	948	67	14.1	37.6%	376 (39.7%)	161 (17.0%)	294 (31.0%)	56 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.1%)	58.1	1710^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.0%		65.5	1327^th of 4651 public elementary schools	71.5%	383							56.7	51.0		44.9	52.0		$8,703
Oakley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	22320 Loop 494	New Caney	77357	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-5970	816	56	14.4	88.0%	191 (23.4%)	15 (1.8%)	591 (72.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.7%)	12.5	4399^th of 4627 public elementary schools	4.9%		19	4079^th of 4651 public elementary schools	12.3%	320							36.3	32.4	28.3	18.8	26.8	23.4	$9,943
Porter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24400 Loop 494	Porter	77365	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-2920	931	59	15.9	83.5%	219 (23.5%)	87 (9.3%)	583 (62.6%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	29 (3.1%)	41.5	2622^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	43.3%		39	2834^th of 4651 public elementary schools	39.1%	212	30.8	25.0	14.3	11.5	21.4	14.3	50.7	46.9	58.5	36.2	39.1	36.4	$9,536

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Elementary

How many students attend Highlands Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 0 students attended Highlands Elementary.

Is Highlands Elementary a good school?

Highlands Elementary ranks 1884^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary?

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What district is Highlands Elementary in?

New Caney Independent School District (Isd)

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