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Highlands Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 476 students

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3 stars

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2011:
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Posted October 7, 2012

My daughter started Kindergarden this year and I have been very active at the school. The teachers are very nice and really appreciate my help. THe recent changes have really benefited Highland Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2011

They fired the principal and than rehired him for some strange reason bad leadership, has one of the worst principals in public school Mr. Livingston that is. great teachers except a handful which includes Mrs Shepard. old building doesn't have a learning feel to it other than the library. other than that pretty good outdoor play ground for kids. school really show parents one thing and behind close door do something else as far as leadership goes you have to teach your child again his lesson for the day i feel they rush through at school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2011

My son goes to Highlands and he hated to 4th grade I have moved from that area so he could go to a better school. My sons teacher was hardly there and the other 4th grade teacher were not very mannered either. My son lost a lot of his education going to this school and I would not recommend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2010

My son is in third grade. He loves school at Highlands. The Principal is a prayer that came true! My son is challenged and not bored! He is excelling! Very excited to be in this school district!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

My two daughters attended k-5 and my son k-3. The teachers in this school go the extra mile with teaching and caring about students. There is a new principal whom it appears will be excellent.
—Submitted by 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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
55%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
76%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

73 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
77%
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 Students54%
Female50%
Male59%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%

Reading

All Students70%
Female75%
Male64%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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 Students56%
Female66%
Male47%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students69%
Female80%
Male58%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities73%
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 Students79%
Female86%
Male74%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students79%
Female86%
Male74%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
52%
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 Students61%
Female71%
Male51%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
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
Black 94% 35%
White 3% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%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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2500 Barney Ave
Huntsville, AL 35810
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Phone: (256) 428-7200

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