Highland Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hermiston, Oregon, serving 327 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hermiston School District 8, which is ranked 47 out of 140 districts in the state.

Highland Hills Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.7% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.5% for the district and 46.9% for the state. In Mathematics, 53.7% of 5th-graders were proficient or better, compared to 35.2% for the district and 31.4% for the state. The school also performs well in Science, with 38.2% of 5th-graders proficient or better, compared to 25% for the district and 30.6% for the state.

Highland Hills Elementary School's performance is especially noteworthy among its Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations. The school ranks 57th out of 365 Oregon elementary schools for its Hispanic student subgroup, 58th out of 231 for its special education subgroup, and 85th out of 523 for its low-SES subgroup. This strong performance across different student demographics suggests that the school has effective strategies in place to support the academic progress of all its students, even those from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 450 SE 10th St
       Hermiston, OR  97838-2072


(541) 667-6500

District: Hermiston School District 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,474 Help


Students who attend Highland Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandstone Middle School
High:    Hermiston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.1%
White:
45.9%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Hills Elementary School ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Highland Hills Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hermiston School District 8. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.1%), White (45.9%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hermiston School District 8. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Hills Elementary School is 13.9, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8! (See more...)
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Compare Highland Hills Elementary School employs 22.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Hills Elementary School is $18,474, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hermiston School District 8!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Hills Elementary School 257th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Highland Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hermiston School District 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermiston School District 8 47th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.83 309th 586 47.3%
2005 44.33 396th 629 37.0%
2006 65.08 224th 636 64.8%
2007 71.94 150th 652 77.0%
2008 68.23 188th 655 71.3%
2009 55.67 310th 665 53.4%
2010 59.29 293rd 674 56.5%
2011 46.91 407th 695 41.4%
2012 46.27 420th 730 42.5%
2013 29.48 552nd 707 21.9%
2014 36.23 481st 695 30.8%
2015 39.84 436th 706 38.2%
2016 60.53 250th 697 64.1%
2017 68.73 194th 701 72.3%
2018 67.70 207th 709 70.8%
2019 66.63 202nd 705 71.3%
2022 54.28 283rd 706 59.9%
2023 62.74 229th 706 67.6%
2024 57.73 257th 710 63.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.63 29th 179 83.8%
2019 61.22 21st 97 78.4%
2022 42.49 38th 80 52.5%
2024 41.44 55th 97 43.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 41st 481 91.5%
2023 59.02 58th 231 74.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.15 191st 640 70.2%
2019 64.91 145th 597 75.7%
2022 54.59 280th 703 60.2%
2023 78.45 74th 595 87.6%
2024 67.78 85th 523 83.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.96 165th 681 75.8%
2019 69.75 158th 621 74.6%
2022 54.34 248th 646 61.6%
2023 56.78 244th 652 62.6%
2024 65.75 182nd 658 72.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 233rd 680 65.7%
2019 52.37 268th 623 57.0%
2022 51.30 282nd 654 56.9%
2023 67.07 182nd 665 72.6%
2024 39.38 373rd 662 43.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.93 82nd 475 82.7%
2019 72.63 69th 364 81.0%
2022 79.01 28th 339 91.7%
2023 67.10 61st 360 83.1%
2024 69.10 57th 365 84.4%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.55 173rd 683 74.7%
2019 78.62 125th 662 81.1%
2022 60.69 229th 666 65.6%
2023 72.15 153rd 656 76.7%
2024 62.20 222nd 670 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 347 0 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1989 384 0 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 411 2 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 447 4 3 67 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 432 4 2 76 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 436 0 2 105 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 429 0 1 89 2 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 437 1 1 92 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1996 437 1 1 92 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1997 367 6 5 85 4 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 371 6 6 93 6 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 389 11 6 97 6 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 406 1 6 85 8 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 422 2 6 84 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 297 18 2 109 0 n/a n/a 7 433
2003 297 18 2 109 0 n/a n/a 7 433
2004 279 3 6 115 2 n/a n/a 5 410
2005 334 3 8 138 5 n/a n/a 6 494
2006 358 2 14 148 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2007 317 6 10 102 4 n/a n/a 6 445
2008 312 6 11 111 2 n/a n/a 7 449
2009 331 7 14 106 3 n/a n/a 1 462
2010 320 9 14 127 2 n/a n/a 4 476
2011 332 8 11 162 1 4 5 0 523
2012 271 4 11 143 2 1 4 0 436
2013 277 5 7 139 1 2 3 0 434
2014 292 5 8 131 0 1 4 0 441
2015 238 9 6 147 2 1 6 0 409
2016 256 10 8 152 4 2 6 0 438
2017 288 2 8 160 3 2 5 0 468
2018 289 3 6 157 2 1 4 0 462
2019 252 4 6 189 1 3 15 0 470
2020 249 1 7 187 2 3 18 0 467
2021 208 1 6 194 2 3 14 0 428
2022 188 1 5 187 1 2 15 0 399
2023 165 1 4 147 0 1 9 0 327
2024 145 2 3 152 0 1 13 0 316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 22.5 17.0 30.7
1989 433 23.4 18.5 18.5
1990 475 22.9 20.7 19.8
1991 522 23.8 21.9 21.5
1992 514 19.5 26.3 19.6
1993 543 25.3 21.5 29.7
1994 521 25.6 20.4 24.8
1995 533 26.6 20.0 21.8
1996 533 26.6 20.0 21.8
1997 467 24.5 19.1 26.8
1998 482 23.3 20.7 32
1999 509 26.6 19.1 36.1
2000 506 26.0 19.5 50.4
2001 518 27.6 18.8 38.2
2002 433 21.7 20.0 38.7
2003 433 21.7 20.0 38.7
2004 410 21.5 19.1 38.3
2005 494 24.5 20.2 44.5
2006 524 26.0 20.2 50.4
2007 445 25.0 17.8 45.1
2008 449 25.0 18.0 43.4
2009 462 24.0 19.3 45.6
2010 476 23.0 20.7 41.3
2011 523 24.0 21.7 47.6
2012 436 22.5 19.3 49.8
2013 434 22.5 19.2 52.8
2014 441 22.5 19.6 54.9
2015 409 24.0 17.0 55
2016 438 26.0 16.8 57.1
2017 468 24.5 19.1 57.1
2018 462 24.5 18.8 56.3
2019 470 26.2 17.9 56.6
2020 467 26.0 17.9 52
2021 428 26.5 16.0 37.9
2022 399 26.0 15.3 n/a
2023 327 23.0 14.2 67.3
2024 316 22.6 13.9 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 22.5 17.0 30.7
1989 433 23.4 18.5 18.5
1990 475 22.9 20.7 19.8
1991 522 23.8 21.9 21.5
1992 514 19.5 26.3 19.6
1993 543 25.3 21.5 29.7
1994 521 25.6 20.4 24.8
1995 533 26.6 20.0 21.8
1996 533 26.6 20.0 21.8
1997 467 24.5 19.1 26.8
1998 482 23.3 20.7 32
1999 509 26.6 19.1 36.1
2000 506 26.0 19.5 50.4
2001 518 27.6 18.8 38.2
2002 433 21.7 20.0 38.7
2003 433 21.7 20.0 38.7
2004 410 21.5 19.1 38.3
2005 494 24.5 20.2 44.5
2006 524 26.0 20.2 50.4
2007 445 25.0 17.8 45.1
2008 449 25.0 18.0 43.4
2009 462 24.0 19.3 45.6
2010 476 23.0 20.7 41.3
2011 523 24.0 21.7 47.6
2012 436 22.5 19.3 49.8
2013 434 22.5 19.2 52.8
2014 441 22.5 19.6 54.9
2015 409 24.0 17.0 55
2016 438 26.0 16.8 57.1
2017 468 24.5 19.1 57.1
2018 462 24.5 18.8 56.3
2019 470 26.2 17.9 56.6
2020 467 26.0 17.9 52
2021 428 26.5 16.0 37.9
2022 399 26.0 15.3 n/a
2023 327 23.0 14.2 67.3
2024 316 22.6 13.9 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,502
2020 n/a n/a $12,158
2021 n/a n/a $13,180
2022 $1,204 (7.8%) $14,246 (92.2%) $15,451
2023 $1,176 (6.4%) $17,298 (93.6%) $18,474

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 229th of 706 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Hills Elementary School)51.625.4
 26.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)48.131.4
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary School)56.837.3
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)5232.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Hills Elementary School)54.852.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)45.341.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary School)57.149.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)46.637.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Hills Elementary School)61.359.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)56.249.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary School)51.356.5
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)50.334.1
 16.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Highland Hills Elementary School)35.835.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Hermiston School District 8)33.223.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470327
 30.4%
African American41
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic189147
 22.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White252165
 34.5%
Two or More Races159
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.6%67.3%
 10.7%


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Highland Hills Elementary School ranks 257th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Highland Hills Elementary School.

Students at Highland Hills Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 46% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Highland Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandstone Middle School
High : Hermiston High School


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