Highland West Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% OH state average).
How many students attend Highland West Elementary School?
340 students attend Highland West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Highland West Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland West Elementary School?
Highland West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland West Elementary School offer ?
Highland West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland West Elementary School part of?
Highland West Elementary School is part of Highland Local School District.
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