Highland Park Area Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)66%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Area Elementary School?
536 students attend Highland Park Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Highland Park Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Park Area Elementary School?
Highland Park Area Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Park Area Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Park Area Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Area Elementary School is part of Mifflin County School District.
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