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Highlawn Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 302 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 24, 2013

highlawn elementary : this school is only good if your child is without a disability, I have a child with special needs and rather than her teachers try to work with us; they look for the tiniest of faults with my daughter and immediately call cps on you @ the drop of a hat !, how ever i'm sure for other families this may not be the case. the prinicipal is a sort of take it or leave it person some like her others do not. they certainly could work on how they conduct things. and it is totally unprofessional for them to discuss their private family matters with everybody, if its not school related leave ur personal life @ home. this is why I personally am taking my child to another school ! ---frustrated parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2012

This is a wonderful school with great teachers and staff.I have been a student and my two children over the years. Now a new third generation has started at Highlawn and my niece and nephew have had great teachers and the teachers and staff have been a great support in some personal issues for their family over the last three years. Thank you all at Highlawn and keep up the great work
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2011

When I transferred to this school from Meadows Elementary, I was shunned and more or less tormented by my teacher for trivial things like not having my assignment book signed. It was a cold place. It didn't seem like a place for a child to be, and the children there seemed to reflect that. Hopefully it's changed by now, though...


Posted April 16, 2010

My daughter has been going there for two years now and i have found the teachers to be exceptional. And with the assistance of jamie oliver, the lunch system is gaining ground in leaps and bounds to not only teach our children how to eat better, but how to be healthier in general! go highlawn! go huntington! and go jamie oliver!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

This school has poor leadership. the bldg is old. The teachers are non caring. Poor parent/school relations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

I love the plays and the school activities. They always have a great pta.


Posted January 7, 2009

Excellent teachers and staff. Keep up the great work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2008

We moved to Huntington in Sept. '08. I'm not sure if its because we came from a rural community or because my children are special needs but I feel something off at this school and I really hope that its not at every school in this county.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2008

I love this school very much, everyone truly cares about the kids. I especially appreciate the principal Robin Harmon, it's wonderful how she has so much personal involvement with each and every child!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

My son is in the special needs Pre-K class and the teachers and specialists are wonderful. I have no complaints about the school or the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2005

A great school! I went here 6 years and no problems!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 28, 2004

My name is Bonnie Franklin. Two of my 3 children attended Highlawn Elementary this past year. I want to say that I think that my children enjoyed learning in the classes they were in. My daughter was in Ms. Lopez and my son was in Ms. Halstead. I want to say that if there are any two teacher in the county that deserves recignition they are the ones. They both did a great job and as a parent I do appreciate them both.
—Submitted by Bonnie Franklin, 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 45% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
76%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students43%
Female41%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students35%
Female47%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female24%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students31%
Female41%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students47%
Female44%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Female50%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female31%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students31%
Female25%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students29%
Female25%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students34%
Female50%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female20%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students27%
Female30%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 93%
Black 11% 5%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2549 1st Ave
Huntington, WV 25703
Phone: (304) 528-5130

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