Highland Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 286 students in grades PK-5 in the Huron Valley Schools district in Highland, Michigan. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, there are some concerning trends that parents should be aware of.

Highland Elementary School has experienced a drop in its statewide ranking, falling from 320 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 742 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars over the same period. In comparison, nearby schools like Lakewood Elementary and Heritage Elementary have maintained higher rankings and ratings. Highland Elementary's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Huron Valley Schools district and the state of Michigan averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grade Math.

Another area of concern is the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Highland Elementary, with 53.85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Lakewood (21.88%), Kurtz (33.33%), and Heritage (29.41%). Highland Elementary has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.7% in 2018-2019 to 26.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than its peers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 W Livingston Rd
       Highland, MI  48357-4623


(248) 684-8070

District: Huron Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
742nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,367 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Muir Middle School
High:    Milford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.14. (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 Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Huron Valley Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 12.8, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $16,367, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 742nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Huron Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Huron Valley Schools 176th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.39 211th 1545 86.3%
2007 81.72 158th 1565 89.9%
2008 78.95 241st 1577 84.7%
2009 68.85 557th 1589 64.9%
2010 74.43 353rd 1552 77.3%
2011 55.49 887th 1552 42.8%
2012 53.46 770th 1566 50.8%
2013 78.09 289th 1563 81.5%
2014 76.49 320th 1533 79.1%
2015 67.90 486th 1580 69.2%
2016 61.52 581st 1548 62.5%
2017 50.44 675th 1466 54.0%
2018 55.33 696th 1448 51.9%
2019 45.25 749th 1408 46.8%
2021 20.41 947th 1153 17.9%
2022 39.44 771st 1344 42.6%
2023 33.99 935th 1470 36.4%
2024 47.14 742nd 1486 50.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.74 160th 403 60.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.30 608th 1397 56.5%
2019 35.90 768th 1134 32.3%
2022 36.11 718th 1099 34.7%
2023 36.70 862nd 1350 36.1%
2024 59.22 486th 1381 64.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.74 581st 1443 59.7%
2019 42.66 678th 1171 42.1%
2021 42.44 509th 902 43.6%
2022 40.80 633rd 1106 42.8%
2023 36.78 812th 1321 38.5%
2024 47.77 653rd 1342 51.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.72 774th 1446 46.5%
2019 36.35 774th 1196 35.3%
2021 11.60 872nd 915 4.7%
2022 26.99 840th 1139 26.3%
2023 27.94 949th 1334 28.9%
2024 34.81 860th 1347 36.2%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 742nd 1253 40.8%
2019 33.80 772nd 1128 31.6%
2021 19.44 864th 1005 14.0%
2022 30.09 789th 1102 28.4%
2023 22.03 974th 1198 18.7%
2024 36.63 780th 1204 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 507
1989 500 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 516 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 511 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 503 2 2 2 11 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 502 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1994 488 1 2 6 6 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 508 3 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 520
1996 508 3 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 520
1997 517 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 507 1 3 5 7 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 438 0 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 402 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 360 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 342 1 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 342 1 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 332 3 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 337 1 4 3 8 n/a n/a 3 356
2006 311 3 4 4 6 n/a n/a 4 332
2007 300 4 4 3 6 n/a n/a 4 321
2008 280 1 4 2 6 n/a n/a 5 298
2009 379 4 2 6 6 n/a n/a 3 400
2010 376 4 4 7 3 n/a n/a 2 396
2011 359 5 4 7 2 0 6 0 383
2012 344 3 4 9 1 0 2 0 363
2013 316 3 5 10 1 0 2 0 337
2014 305 2 5 9 1 0 1 0 323
2015 305 3 4 10 1 0 5 0 328
2016 282 5 2 9 1 0 5 0 304
2017 280 6 2 8 0 0 8 0 304
2018 303 4 2 12 0 0 6 0 327
2019 316 3 1 9 1 0 11 0 341
2020 314 3 0 12 1 0 8 0 338
2021 173 2 0 7 0 0 4 0 186
2022 227 0 1 15 1 0 5 0 249
2023 260 0 1 18 0 0 7 0 286
2024 257 3 1 17 1 0 9 0 288

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 n/a n/a n/a
1989 505 n/a n/a 7.3
1990 520 46.0 11.3 6.7
1991 513 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a 8.5
1993 510 n/a 0.0 9.2
1994 503 22.0 22.9 8
1995 520 23.5 22.1 8.7
1996 520 23.5 22.1 8.7
1997 525 25.0 21.0 7.4
1998 523 25.0 20.9 5.7
1999 448 24.0 18.7 11.2
2000 409 21.3 19.2 21
2001 366 22.8 16.1 22.4
2002 350 22.4 15.6 24.9
2003 350 22.4 15.6 24.9
2004 346 22.0 15.7 22.8
2005 356 20.2 17.6 23.8
2006 332 20.0 16.6 22.3
2007 321 15.5 20.7 20.5
2008 298 18.5 16.1 21.5
2009 400 25.7 15.6 33
2010 396 25.8 15.3 37.1
2011 383 22.2 17.1 36
2012 363 21.9 16.5 42.7
2013 337 22.9 14.6 40.9
2014 323 19.3 16.6 39.3
2015 328 21.0 15.6 37.8
2016 304 19.0 16.0 41.4
2017 304 20.3 14.9 39.8
2018 327 21.4 15.2 46.8
2019 341 22.6 15.0 47.5
2020 338 23.2 14.5 49.7
2021 186 20.5 9.0 45.2
2022 249 21.0 11.8 47
2023 286 20.4 13.9 53.8
2024 288 22.5 12.8 53.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 n/a n/a n/a
1989 505 n/a n/a 7.3
1990 520 46.0 11.3 6.7
1991 513 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a 8.5
1993 510 n/a 0.0 9.2
1994 503 22.0 22.9 8
1995 520 23.5 22.1 8.7
1996 520 23.5 22.1 8.7
1997 525 25.0 21.0 7.4
1998 523 25.0 20.9 5.7
1999 448 24.0 18.7 11.2
2000 409 21.3 19.2 21
2001 366 22.8 16.1 22.4
2002 350 22.4 15.6 24.9
2003 350 22.4 15.6 24.9
2004 346 22.0 15.7 22.8
2005 356 20.2 17.6 23.8
2006 332 20.0 16.6 22.3
2007 321 15.5 20.7 20.5
2008 298 18.5 16.1 21.5
2009 400 25.7 15.6 33
2010 396 25.8 15.3 37.1
2011 383 22.2 17.1 36
2012 363 21.9 16.5 42.7
2013 337 22.9 14.6 40.9
2014 323 19.3 16.6 39.3
2015 328 21.0 15.6 37.8
2016 304 19.0 16.0 41.4
2017 304 20.3 14.9 39.8
2018 327 21.4 15.2 46.8
2019 341 22.6 15.0 47.5
2020 338 23.2 14.5 49.7
2021 186 20.5 9.0 45.2
2022 249 21.0 11.8 47
2023 286 20.4 13.9 53.8
2024 288 22.5 12.8 53.8

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $879 (7.2%) $11,300 (92.8%) $12,179
2020 $995 (7.8%) $11,738 (92.2%) $12,733
2021 $2,534 (11.7%) $19,082 (88.3%) $21,616
2022 $2,330 (13.1%) $15,504 (86.9%) $17,834
2023 $1,730 (10.6%) $14,636 (89.4%) $16,367

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary School

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 749th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 935th of 1470 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)30.451.4
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)50.940.9
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Highland Elementary School)30.435.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)52.848.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)5541.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)55.648.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Highland Elementary School)4119
 22%
   4th Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)48.640.6
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)55.642.6
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)5549.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Highland Elementary School)27.823.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)43.937.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Highland Elementary School)27.86.4
 21.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Huron Valley Schools)20.921.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341286
 16.1%
African American30
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic918
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White316260
 17.7%
Two or More Races117
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%53.8%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School ranks 742nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Muir Middle School
High : Milford High School

Students at Highland Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Highland Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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