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Highland Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 311 students

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Posted December 3, 2008

Highland has a special need preschool program that is outstanding. The school as a whole is very family oriented and I must say, they go above and beyond to help each and every child to reach for the stars, overcoming any and all obstacles.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2007

Highland Elementary is a peaceful place. An oasis for children to learn and flourish. My child has made great gains in reading and math since attending Highland. They offer more than just education. They offer dental care, a children's hospital health care mobile unit, and the adopters provide bookbags and supplies, coats and hats, as well as many arts programs provided by CAPA. There are after school programs, tutoring, and also a proficiency Saturday school. The teachers are well educated and nurturing. The building is colorful and welcoming!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2005

MOst of the teachers are very dedicated to the student's education. Mrs. Leach is doing a wonderful job with the staff and student body. Mrs. Leach has also incorporated a very healthy and safe envirnoment for the students to learn. Parent involvement is very low, but there are 3 very dedicated women who are trying to make that change. Hopefully by the end of the 2005 school year parent involvement will be up and active. The children's extracurricular activities are strong in the areas of art, music, and gym, as well as the book swap. The book swap is a great resource for the children to enhance their reading capabilities. The librarian is also a very important resource to the childrens literacy needs.
—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 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
26%

2007

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female35%
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanic30%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)36%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students29%
Female35%
Male25%
Black, non-Hispanic20%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled27%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female56%
Male48%
Black, non-Hispanic32%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female56%
Male57%
Black, non-Hispanic42%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students23%
Female24%
Male22%
Black, non-Hispanic17%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled24%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Female43%
Male35%
Black, non-Hispanic33%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)20%
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students27%
Female33%
Male22%
Black, non-Hispanic28%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled29%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)20%
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5BelowMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
69 (2011)
 
70 (2010)
 
72 (2009)
 
69 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 47% 16%
White 35% 76%
Hispanic 15% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 98%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 67%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 99%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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40 South Highland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
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Phone: (614) 365-5935

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