Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Highland Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Primary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Proud Home of the Lobos
School Mascot
Lobos
School Rankings
Highland Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Primary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
76%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lobos
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Primary School's ranking?
Highland Primary School is ranked #161 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Primary School?
500 students attend Highland Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Highland Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Primary School?
Highland Primary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Primary School offer ?
Highland Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Primary School part of?
Highland Primary School is part of Snowflake Unified District (4391) School District.
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