Summary:
Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools district. With a diverse student population, Highland Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and state in academic performance, maintaining a statewide ranking in the top half to top third of North Carolina elementary schools over the past decade.
Highland Elementary's academic performance is a key strength, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that exceed the district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade Mathematics, Highland Elementary had a 53.3% proficiency rate, compared to 45.7% for the district and 58.1% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 236 and 835 out of over 1,500 elementary schools, placing it among the top-performing schools in the region. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male, Hispanic, and White students generally outperforming female, African American, and Economically Disadvantaged students.
Compared to nearby schools in the Alamance-Burlington district, Highland Elementary generally outperforms its peers, such as Eastlawn Elementary, South Graham Elementary, and Hillcrest Elementary. However, Marvin B. Smith Elementary and Edwin M. Holt Elementary have stronger academic performance and higher statewide rankings than Highland Elementary. Additionally, Highland Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 22% in 2020-2021 to 46.6% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.
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