Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Highland View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland View Elementary School's ranking?
Highland View Elementary School is ranked #1216 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Highland View Elementary School?
164 students attend Highland View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Highland View Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland View Elementary School?
Highland View Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland View Elementary School offer ?
Highland View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highland View Elementary School part of?
Highland View Elementary School is part of Bristol City School District.
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