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Highland Park Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 284 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 1, 2010

My daughter started k5 this year and I thought this school would be great based on the reviews I read from this site. But unfortunatly my daughter is having an awful time. She as had on a few occasions other students steal out of her bookbag and heard language on the playground I do not tolerate. I feel like she is being held back b/c of the other studens inability to learn as well or fast as she can based on the fact that most of the students in her class cannot even speak ENGLISH!!! that is a major concern, I am all about hispanic children learning english but not to the expence of my child not learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2009

Currently my son is in 2nd grade at Highland Park. He love the sschool and so do I! He also attended Kindergarten and 1st grade at HPES with the same great teachers, loving staff, and all around support and education our community has grown to expect from this great school. There is always activities going on that parents can get involved in from the carnivals to movie nights to classroom helpers. There is also a great emphasis on exercise and play time as well as academic requirements, teachings and rewards.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

HPES is a very good school. Our son loves going there. The teachers are very helpful <our son has had a rough year personally with family> and are willing to talk with them and help them in any way possible. That makes us feel good as parents because we know that the teachers are willing to assist whether it be personal or school related. Awesome teachers!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2008

Myself and most of my cousin's attended Highland Park as kids. Now that we have kids of our own they also attend Highland Park. I personally think this is the best elementary school in Maury County. The staff is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2008

I really love this school. The staff is great
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Posted September 14, 2007

Both of my children have attended Highland Park and they loved it! Many parents are involved through PTO, volunteer programs, scouts, etc. HPES also has technology, cross country, jump rope team, and music.The choir takes a yearly trip to compete against other schools. We love our Tigers!!
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students48%
African American29%
Hispanic42%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities44%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students39%
African American36%
Hispanic27%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities31%

Science

All Students67%
African American50%
Hispanic50%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students20%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students28%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 68%
Black 25% 25%
Hispanic 12% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1606 Highland Av
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 388-7325

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