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Highland Elementary

Summary:

Highland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Monterey, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 97 students. The school is part of the Highland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 30th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state averages in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 94.12% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to the state average of 67.98%. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, with $15,984 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Highland Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, with over 96% of its student population being white. This unique demographic profile may raise questions about the school's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, but it does not necessarily reflect the school's academic performance or the quality of education it provides.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 252 Myers/Moon Rd
       Monterey, VA  24465

(540) 468-6360

District: Highland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
470th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,984 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary usually attend:

High:    Highland High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  112

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Elementary ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.59. (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 Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary is $15,984.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary 470th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Highland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland County Public Schools 30th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.09 719th 1062 32.3%
2006 33.42 855th 1071 20.2%
2007 40.63 744th 1083 31.3%
2008 26.98 932nd 1081 13.8%
2009 51.14 583rd 1082 46.1%
2010 64.68 368th 1113 66.9%
2011 68.12 305th 1117 72.7%
2012 62.42 399th 1117 64.3%
2013 56.35 496th 1120 55.7%
2014 51.81 571st 1110 48.6%
2015 90.27 16th 1100 98.5%
2016 58.27 491st 1096 55.2%
2017 70.27 305th 1099 72.2%
2018 68.94 330th 1097 69.9%
2019 82.69 119th 1105 89.2%
2021 68.25 366th 1103 66.8%
2022 53.42 559th 1109 49.6%
2023 76.46 249th 1114 77.6%
2024 61.59 470th 1114 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.35 635th 1101 42.3%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.98 385th 984 60.9%
2024 43.87 630th 979 35.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 217 217
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 227 227
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 226 226
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 233 233
1993 201 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1994 210 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 202 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1996 202 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1997 190 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1998 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 165 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2000 161 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a -4 161
2001 0 0 1 0 127 n/a n/a 0 128
2002 103 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2003 103 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2004 108 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2005 109 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2006 118 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 122 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2008 120 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2009 119 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2011 97 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 102
2012 90 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 94
2013 87 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 91
2014 102 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 106
2015 94 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 97
2016 93 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 96
2017 106 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 108
2018 102 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 106
2019 96 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 99
2020 107 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 109
2021 87 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 89
2022 89 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 92
2023 94 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 97
2024 105 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 112

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 217 16.9 12.8 n/a
1990 227 16.9 13.4 n/a
1991 226 17.4 12.9 n/a
1992 233 17.7 13.1 n/a
1993 204 17.7 11.5 n/a
1994 213 15.2 n/a 23.9
1995 204 n/a 0.0 24
1996 204 n/a 0.0 24
1997 193 n/a 0.0 24.4
1998 158 n/a 0.0 35.4
1999 166 13.5 12.3 50.6
2000 161 n/a 0.0 46.1
2001 128 16.0 8.0 40.6
2002 104 14.8 7.0 58.7
2003 104 14.8 7.0 58.7
2004 110 14.3 7.7 63.6
2005 113 10.8 10.5 58.4
2006 121 12.0 10.1 57.9
2007 124 15.2 8.2 62.9
2008 121 8.0 15.1 59.5
2009 120 8.0 15.0 62.5
2010 117 9.2 12.6 69.2
2011 102 7.8 12.9 70.6
2012 94 7.3 12.7 76.6
2013 91 7.0 13.0 64.8
2014 106 7.6 13.9 60.4
2015 97 8.0 12.1 61.9
2016 96 7.0 13.7 70.8
2017 108 6.2 17.2 63
2018 106 6.2 16.9 57.5
2019 99 6.3 15.6 60.6
2020 109 6.3 17.0 58.7
2021 89 6.3 14.0 n/a
2022 92 7.3 12.5 69.6
2023 97 10.2 9.4 44.3
2024 112 11.0 10.1 49.1

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 217 16.9 12.8 n/a
1990 227 16.9 13.4 n/a
1991 226 17.4 12.9 n/a
1992 233 17.7 13.1 n/a
1993 204 17.7 11.5 n/a
1994 213 15.2 n/a 23.9
1995 204 n/a 0.0 24
1996 204 n/a 0.0 24
1997 193 n/a 0.0 24.4
1998 158 n/a 0.0 35.4
1999 166 13.5 12.3 50.6
2000 161 n/a 0.0 46.1
2001 128 16.0 8.0 40.6
2002 104 14.8 7.0 58.7
2003 104 14.8 7.0 58.7
2004 110 14.3 7.7 63.6
2005 113 10.8 10.5 58.4
2006 121 12.0 10.1 57.9
2007 124 15.2 8.2 62.9
2008 121 8.0 15.1 59.5
2009 120 8.0 15.0 62.5
2010 117 9.2 12.6 69.2
2011 102 7.8 12.9 70.6
2012 94 7.3 12.7 76.6
2013 91 7.0 13.0 64.8
2014 106 7.6 13.9 60.4
2015 97 8.0 12.1 61.9
2016 96 7.0 13.7 70.8
2017 108 6.2 17.2 63
2018 106 6.2 16.9 57.5
2019 99 6.3 15.6 60.6
2020 109 6.3 17.0 58.7
2021 89 6.3 14.0 n/a
2022 92 7.3 12.5 69.6
2023 97 10.2 9.4 44.3
2024 112 11.0 10.1 49.1

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $14,072 (100.0%) $14,072
2020 $00 (0.0%) $12,678 (100.0%) $12,678
2021 $349 (2.2%) $15,635 (97.8%) $15,984

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 249th of 1114 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary)10094.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland County Public Schools)10094.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Highland Elementary)9394.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Highland County Public Schools)9394.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary)10081.3
 18.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Highland Elementary)8087.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary)8563.6
 21.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Highland County Public Schools)8563.6
 21.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary)9272.7
 19.3%
   5th Grade Science (Highland County Public Schools)9272.7
 19.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Highland Elementary)9263.6
 28.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Highland County Public Schools)9263.6
 28.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9997
 2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White9694
 2.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%44.3%
 16.3%

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Students at Highland Elementary are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Highland Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Highland High

Highland Elementary ranks 470th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Highland Elementary.


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