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Highland Ranch Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 716 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 21, 2005

The quality of the academic programs seems good. There is an enrichment program after school (you have to pay for) where you can take art, music, sports, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2005

For the past two years I have volunteered in my grandson's classroom one morning a week. His first grade teacher, Mrs. Levchenko, was outstanding. An excellent teacher, well-organized, creative, and particularly good at keeping the children focused on their work. When my grandson had difficulty with his reading earlier in the year, he was immediately assigned to a reading specialist. He ended the year with excellent reading skills. No doubt his problem might have been overlooked at other schools, but not at HRE. We are so pleased with this school. Sue Lasbury
—Submitted by Sue Lasbury, a parent


Posted August 16, 2005

Academically HRES is excellent. The previous ever-smiling principal was replaced by a strict, stern woman in 2004. Not impressive. All but two teachers are great. Campus is somewhat seedy and not well kept up. The PUSD music program is excellent, run by Mr. Jack Erb on a shoestring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2005

I was not impressed with this school. My children came into HRE in their first and kindergarten years. I did like my daughter's kindergarten teacher, but was less than pleased with my son's 1st grade teacher. She was often out and my son was more often then not taught by a new sub every week. He accellerated in his reading skills only because the books he was strted out on were the same ones he read in his old kindergarten. Overall, I was disappointed that my daughter could barely read by the time she exited K and my son seemed to have been remedially taught in his class. Disappointed is all I can say about this school that is supposedly in one of the best districts in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2005

My child attended kindergarten at Highland Ranch. We had an excellent experience! I can't imagine getting a better teacher. They were really organized, covered some broad themes, had some great field trips. I really liked the art projects. My child is reading! and with expression! She completed her first oral report on dolphins). Parent volunteers were there everyday. (I went every Wednesday or when there were big activities planned.) My only complaint was that when her teacher went on maternity leave the last month, the sustitute seemed more complacent and didn't build relationships with the kids as much.It seemed more laid-back, like preschool. Of course, that can happen anywhere. Since it was only kindergarten, I'm not sure about extracurricular activities provided by the school, but flyers were constantly coming home about what the community had to offer for childrens' sports, lessons, and clubs! My daughter loved Daisy Scouts the best.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 3, 2005

Principal is deeply involved with students and encouraging to parents as well. Lots of parent involvement. top notch school district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2004

We have been very happy with HRES. With one single exception the teachers have been outstanding and go well beyond the call of duty. We have not been impressed with the two principals we've encountered, however the office staff is always accessible and friendly. We moved to be near this school and have not been disappointed.
—Submitted by Gordon Wagner, a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

An excellent public school but could teach more in class.
—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.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

920

Change from
2011 to 2012

+16

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
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The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

920

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+16

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Females86%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability86%
English learner85%
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to state79%

Math

All Students86%
Females82%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner88%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to state79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students71%
Females65%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipino58%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students83%
Females82%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipino83%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability85%
English learner79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Females93%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)98%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learner76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate97%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students82%
Females79%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipino75%
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability84%
English learner71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Females77%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students82%
Females77%
Males87%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disability55%
Students with no reported disability85%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)83%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students80%
Females70%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability81%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 43% 28%
Asian 28% 8%
Filipino 9% 3%
Hispanic or Latino 8% 49%
Multiple or No Response 7% 3%
African American 4% 7%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 119%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Korean 21% 1%
Spanish 12% 85%
Japanese 11% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 11% 1%
Farsi (Persian) 7% 0%
Arabic 6% 1%
All other non-English languages 5% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 5% 1%
Vietnamese 5% 2%
Bengali 4% 0%
Gujarati 4% 0%
Russian 2% 0%
French 1% 0%
German 1% 0%
Hindi 1% 0%
Hmong 1% 1%
Kurdish (Kurdi, Kurmanji) 1% 0%
Lao 1% 0%
Punjabi 1% 1%
Taiwanese 1% 0%
Turkish 1% 0%
Urdu 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 20N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 11N/A11
Average years teaching 13N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 9%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 91%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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14840 Waverley Downs Way
San Diego, CA 92128
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