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Highview Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 267 students

Community Rating

5 stars

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Posted November 1, 2010

A very good school, my son went through all 4 grades and my daughter is now in first. They have a new principal this year, she seems great. The teachers are all outstanding and caring. The PTO is very active and kids love to be there and learn
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2006

I have two children who attend this school. My oldest has a learning disability and has improved so much at this school. I was so afraid she would be left behind. But because of the efforts of Ms. Gillis, she is thriving! The teachers are great as well as the programs they offer. Just another mom.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
44%

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

54 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
65%

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

56 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
61%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

56 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
73%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

56 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 71%
Black 6% 20%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Cyndi Nickel
Fax number
  • (313) 792-0204

Programs

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25225 Richardson St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
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Phone: (313) 278-8390

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