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Highlands Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 471 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 25, 2010

We are continually impressed by the level of professionalism and the quality of learning that our children receive by the teachers at Highlands.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2010

So far my child absolutely loves Highlands. The new principal Mrs. Davis is so compassionate and on top of things! We moved here and she made the transition a success! So did the third grade teacher Mrs. Vann! My child is sailing!! He is learning so much and is not bored this year! Now he does have a challenge to learn. He loves it at Highlands! All the teachers have been so kind to him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2008

Vernell Paul and the staff at Highlands are by far the best. They have worked with me consistently to address my son's special needs and the progress he has made under their program is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2005

Highlands is one of the best schools in the Dothan area by far for primary education. The teachers and staff there are very concerned and caring when it come to the students. They have great reading programs, link program (for children with above average learning), they have a great speech teacher, and even have extra tutoring for children that are having a hard time. I have 2 children in this school and one is in the Link program and one is actaully having to get extra help in speech and tutoring. This school and its staff are very professional and do care about the childrens learning. I am very proud of how excellance i have seen come from this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2004

This school has been great with my child I have nothing but praise for it and it's teachers. Thank you for everything too bad I can't take this place with me when we move to Tx.
—Submitted by Christine Kelley, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female79%
Male88%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education69%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students90%
Female86%
Male94%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female96%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students90%
Female100%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education60%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students87%
Female82%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 59%
Black 40% 35%
Hispanic 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Knowledge Master Open (2006)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Ms Vicki W Davis
Fax number
  • (334) 671-8163

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Parent involvement
  • Parent volunteers: read to classes go on field trips help out at book fairs help out at field day p.t.o. activities a-conduct parties fall festival duty free lunch for teachers girl scout meetings
More from this school
  • Accelerated Reader is a top priority for students. Schoolwide we had 20,533 points in 2005-2006. The top student earned 400 points! LinC students participate in Auburn University Elementary Science Olympiad and win medals and ribbons. We made AYP! 2 years straight. 2004-2005 and 2005-2006
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Northview high School
Dothan High School
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1400 South Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
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Phone: (334) 794-1459

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