Highland Bluff Elementary

Summary:

Highland Bluff Elementary is a public elementary school in Brandon, Mississippi, serving 577 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Highland Bluff Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with proficiency rates on state assessments that significantly exceed the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 80% in English Language Arts and 67.7% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 53.3%, respectively. This academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given that Highland Bluff serves a student population that is over 99% economically disadvantaged. The school also has a relatively diverse student body, with a racial composition of 57.54% White, 27.56% African American, 2.08% Hispanic, and 3.47% Asian, which is higher than some nearby schools like Northshore Elementary, which has a student population that is 76.04% White.

When compared to nearby schools, Highland Bluff Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outpacing schools in the Rankin County School District as well as the Jackson Public School District, such as Mc Leod Elementary. The school's diverse student population and high poverty rates are shared by the broader region, but Highland Bluff's ability to maintain academic excellence in the face of these challenges is a testament to the dedication of its staff and the resilience of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5970 Hwy 25
       Brandon, MS  39047


(601) 992-5168

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,844 Help


Students who attend Highland Bluff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Rankin Middle School
High:    Northwest Rankin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
African American:
27.6%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Bluff Elementary ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), African American (27.6%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Bluff Elementary is 13.1, which is the 8th best among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Bluff Elementary is $7,844, which is the 8th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highland Bluff Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rankin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin County School District 22nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Bluff Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 84.32 45th 403 88.8%
2011 86.90 36th 418 91.4%
2012 85.02 46th 414 88.9%
2013 87.03 32nd 408 92.2%
2014 85.63 28th 394 92.9%
2015 88.16 33rd 402 91.8%
2016 87.03 31st 394 92.1%
2017 89.47 30th 406 92.6%
2018 91.30 25th 404 93.8%
2019 92.25 18th 397 95.5%
2021 83.87 51st 381 86.6%
2022 77.34 74th 382 80.6%
2023 78.95 62nd 377 83.6%
2024 76.69 77th 390 80.3%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Highland Bluff Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a principal
Thursday, September 24, 2020

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Enrollment information for Highland Bluff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 450 77 31 20 2 1 0 0 581
2010 465 83 31 15 0 0 15 0 609
2011 514 93 39 20 0 0 11 0 677
2012 548 95 40 17 0 0 7 0 707
2013 523 91 31 8 0 0 55 0 708
2014 599 114 37 13 1 0 70 0 834
2015 621 146 34 14 2 0 64 0 881
2016 520 125 35 14 2 0 57 0 753
2017 522 120 32 18 2 0 58 0 752
2018 529 132 34 24 1 0 67 0 787
2019 495 142 39 23 1 1 50 0 751
2020 480 168 30 23 1 0 48 0 750
2021 415 170 25 24 1 0 48 0 683
2022 344 147 21 22 0 0 29 0 563
2023 332 159 20 12 0 1 53 0 577

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 Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 581 30.3 19.2 22.5
2010 609 30.0 20.2 21.8
2011 677 32.5 20.7 25.1
2012 707 32.6 21.6 21.8
2013 708 34.8 20.3 24
2014 834 41.1 20.2 24.6
2015 881 41.0 21.4 26.1
2016 753 39.0 19.3 26.7
2017 752 41.7 18.0 27.9
2018 787 40.1 19.6 29.2
2019 751 43.8 17.1 28
2020 750 43.3 17.3 32.3
2021 683 43.7 15.5 99.6
2022 563 37.1 15.1 99.5
2023 577 44.0 13.1 99.5

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 Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 581 30.3 19.2 22.5
2010 609 30.0 20.2 21.8
2011 677 32.5 20.7 25.1
2012 707 32.6 21.6 21.8
2013 708 34.8 20.3 24
2014 834 41.1 20.2 24.6
2015 881 41.0 21.4 26.1
2016 753 39.0 19.3 26.7
2017 752 41.7 18.0 27.9
2018 787 40.1 19.6 29.2
2019 751 43.8 17.1 28
2020 750 43.3 17.3 32.3
2021 683 43.7 15.5 99.6
2022 563 37.1 15.1 99.5
2023 577 44.0 13.1 99.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Bluff Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $276 (3.5%) $7,568 (96.5%) $7,844

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Bluff Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 62nd of 377 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Bluff Elementary)66.762.2
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)59.565.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Bluff Elementary)66.654.5
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.966
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Bluff Elementary)73.365.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)63.168.1
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Bluff Elementary)85.669.9
 15.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)65.574.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Bluff Elementary)71.468.6
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)62.970.6
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Bluff Elementary)82.357.6
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.763.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Highland Bluff Elementary)84.978
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)75.478.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751577
 23.2%
African American142159
 12%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3920
 48.7%
Hispanic2312
 47.8%
Pacific Islander11
White495332
 32.9%
Two or More Races5053
 6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%99.5%
 71.5%


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Highland Bluff Elementary ranks 77th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Northwest Rankin Middle School
High : Northwest Rankin High School

Students at Highland Bluff Elementary are 58% White, 28% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Highland Bluff Elementary.


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

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