Summary
Highland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Monterey, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 112 students. The school is part of the Highland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Highland Elementary has consistently performed well on state assessments (SOL tests), often outperforming the state and district averages in subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English Reading. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 83.33%, 64.29%, and 86.67% respectively in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 72.89%, 72.98%, and 71.56%. The school's 5th-grade students also achieved a 93.33% proficiency rate in Science, significantly higher than the state average of 68.94%.
However, Highland Elementary has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.7% to 28.6% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.33% to 69.57% in recent years. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its consistent high performance and the dedication of its staff, students, and community.
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