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Highland Elementary School

Public | K-7, 9 | 244 students

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Posted October 21, 2009

I grew up attending Highland and my son also attended Highland. It has teachers who are wonderful and caring.


Posted October 16, 2009

The principal and teachers are very caring and love the children. Three of my children attended there and loved it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2004

I have two sons who attended Highland School, I myself am a former student. Each year that I am involved with Highland is a pleasure. The staff is one of the best around, the atmosphere is always pleasant and my children are each on an advanced level of academics, because of the level of instruction that they receive each year.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%

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 81% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
94%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
89%
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 77% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
83%
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 69% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
53%
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 Students48%
Female67%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White48%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students69%
Female92%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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 Students71%
Female57%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students58%
Female57%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Free and reduced-price lunch55%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students61%
Female61%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White59%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students38%
Female42%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White38%
Free and reduced-price lunch42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English38%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant38%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
78%
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

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
75%
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 Students68%
Female57%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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

Science

All Students94%
Female91%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 97% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black 0% 35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
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Phone: (256) 546-7409

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