Summary:
Highlands Borough School District is home to a single public elementary school, Highlands Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's student population of 170 is predominantly white (75.88%), with significant Hispanic representation (18.24%) and a small percentage of African American students (1.76%).
Academically, Highlands Elementary School's performance on the NJSLA assessments is mixed compared to state and district averages. The school's strengths lie in the early grades, where students perform at or above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, academic performance declines in the upper grades, with 5th and 6th-grade students scoring significantly lower than the state average in both subjects. The school's science proficiency rate in 5th grade also trails the state average.
Despite these academic challenges, Highlands Elementary School appears to have a strong focus on providing resources and support for its students. The school's spending per student is relatively high at $19,302, and the student-teacher ratio is low at 7.6, suggesting a commitment to individualized attention. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.2% is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement.
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