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Highland Elementary School

Public | 3-5 & ungraded | 631 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 3, 2012

This is a school that truly puts students first! Many of the teachers at HES are often seen attending ball games and ballet performances. They go the extra mile to ensure that the students feel welcome and loved! HES is a greaty "family" school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2012

Some characteristics of a great school are high expectations, dedicated teachers, effective discipline, and varied instructional techniques. Under the leadership of principal, Marilyn Naron, these characteristics prevail at Highland Elementary School. In addition to being a part of an exceptional educational experience, students are able to participate in school functions such as plays and musicals, movie nights, Helping Hands community projects and the Titan Trot 5K. As a parent, you invest many hours into shaping the life of your child so that he or she will grow to become a productive member of society. I take my child to school each day knowing that the faculty at Highland Elementary School carries that same goal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

We have an excellent principal, teachers and wonderful music teacher. They are all very supportive of our children


Posted April 19, 2010

great teachers; great facility; great music program; great PE program
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The teachers at Highland are the best around...they can take any child and make the classroom special for that one student. There are alot of challenges to overcome, but the teachers handle each situation with great care and pride.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2006

This is our daughter's first year at Highland Elementary but she loves it. We thought it would be hard on her changing schools but the atmosphere at the school is so warm that no one should feel anything less than welcome when you first enter the building.I think it is a great school choice if you are looking for a school in that area.
—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.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.

188 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

188 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

211 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

211 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

199 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

199 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

198 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 51% 50%
White 39% 46%
Hispanic 5% 2%
Asian 4% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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330 Brame Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 853-8103

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