Highland Park Elementary School

Highland Park is a wonderful neighborhood school. The IB program is solid and values critical thinking over rote memorization, the activities are engaging, and the faculty has done an amazing job. OSW is the perfect neighborhood for us and we are proud of this school too!
—Submitted by a parent

Posted April 18, 2008

Highland Park is a great place! Teachers are very willing to do whatever it takes and the administration is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted April 12, 2008

Not only has Highland Park exceeded all of my expecations, but the dedication and passion that they bring to education is truly inspiring. My children have attended Higland Park over the last 3 years, and we have been thrilled with the experience!!! It truly is a place where learning thrives!
—Submitted by a parent

Posted March 14, 2007

After only a short time in this area, I found this school to be less than satisfactory! Most of the staff seem disconnected even uninterested to me and my family.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted July 19, 2004

I think that the Spanish Curriculum is excellent. My daughter has really excelled in this area. I think that the general curriculum does not challenge some students enought leaving a great deal of time with nothing to do if they are not requiring extra help. Parent involvement is not highly encouraged unless part of the the 'inner circle' of the PTA. Notification of PTA meetings and other parent related activities are very short--receiving a flyer the day of the meeting or a few days ahead of time not allow those of use with busy schedules to plan to attend. Organization of the staff is not great but the staff does really seem to care for the children as if they are their own. Overall I would not recommend this school as a Magnet as it is but my daughter doesn't want to leave because of the Spanish.
—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.

Grade level

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students	70%
Female students	79%
Male students	62%
Black students	48%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	79%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	70%
Not migrant	70%

History and Social Science

All Students	72%
Female students	75%
Male students	70%
Black students	52%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	79%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	72%
Not migrant	72%

Math

All Students	65%
Female students	75%
Male students	57%
Black students	44%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	69%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	65%
Not migrant	65%

Science

All Students	80%
Female students	79%
Male students	80%
Black students	60%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	83%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	80%
Not migrant	80%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students	88%
Female students	95%
Male students	82%
Black students	76%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	89%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	88%
Not migrant	88%

History and Social Science

All Students	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

Math

All Students	88%
Female students	90%
Male students	86%
Black students	67%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	90%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	88%
Not migrant	88%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students	95%
Female students	100%
Male students	89%
Black students	87%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	96%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	95%
Not migrant	95%

English: Writing

All Students	91%
Female students	100%
Male students	81%
Black students	83%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian students	n/a
White students	93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	94%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	91%
Not migrant	91%

History and Social Science

All Students	n/a
Male students	n/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
Proficient in English	n/a
Not migrant	n/a

Math

All Students	92%
Female students	97%
Male students	86%
Black students	78%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	94%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	92%
Not migrant	92%

Science

All Students	93%
Female students	97%
Male students	89%
Black students	86%
Asian students	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White students	95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	96%
Limited English proficient students	n/a
Proficient in English	93%
Not migrant	93%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

Source: Virginia Department of Education

In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests

Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.