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Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 357 students in grades PK-5 in the Oakland Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a predominantly White student population (75.35%) and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the 2022-2023 school year.

Heights Elementary School has shown strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state averages in several subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, 75.5% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school has also performed particularly well in serving its special education students, ranking 155 out of 958 New Jersey elementary schools for special education student performance. Additionally, Heights Elementary School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.6% to 6.8% over the past few years, which are lower than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Oakland Public School District, Heights Elementary School performs well academically, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school lags behind its district counterparts, Manito Elementary School and Dogwood Hill Elementary School, in Mathematics performance. This difference may be attributed to the school's lower per-student spending compared to the nearby schools. Additionally, Heights Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, which is an area that the school may want to investigate further to identify and address the underlying factors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 114 Seminole Ave
       Oakland, NJ  07436-2924

(201) 337-4147

District: Oakland Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
448th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,259 Help


Students who attend Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Valley Middle School
High:    Indian Hills High School
    Ramapo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Asian:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heights Elementary School ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Oakland Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Heights Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Oakland Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), Hispanic (12%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heights Elementary School is 12, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Oakland Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heights Elementary School is $11,259, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Oakland Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heights Elementary School 448th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Oakland Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Public School District 134th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.37 56th 1204 95.3%
2004 84.09 79th 1298 93.9%
2005 76.95 257th 1303 80.3%
2006 75.58 323rd 1314 75.4%
2007 79.52 149th 1329 88.8%
2008 83.27 78th 1338 94.2%
2009 83.46 127th 1346 90.6%
2010 80.18 200th 1354 85.2%
2011 82.24 152nd 1360 88.8%
2012 84.31 95th 1363 93.0%
2013 81.48 196th 1367 85.7%
2014 84.14 139th 1363 89.8%
2015 84.53 201st 1357 85.2%
2016 78.37 298th 1346 77.9%
2017 84.76 180th 1352 86.7%
2018 77.37 315th 1353 76.7%
2019 75.74 355th 1360 73.9%
2021 78.52 246th 1317 81.3%
2022 77.49 324th 1345 75.9%
2023 67.51 448th 1342 66.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.65 312th 1001 68.8%
2019 60.32 339th 1007 66.3%
2021 64.77 213th 868 75.5%
2022 72.33 196th 949 79.3%
2023 77.34 155th 958 83.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.34 387th 1333 71.0%
2019 66.87 483rd 1331 63.7%
2021 73.07 281st 1290 78.2%
2022 72.98 370th 1326 72.1%
2023 67.22 447th 1318 66.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.80 269th 1334 79.8%
2019 81.40 222nd 1335 83.4%
2021 79.70 221st 1297 83.0%
2022 78.91 279th 1324 78.9%
2023 66.09 442nd 1315 66.4%
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Rank History for White students at Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 395th 1022 61.4%
2019 58.38 424th 1023 58.6%
2021 70.70 221st 964 77.1%
2022 62.21 354th 976 63.7%
2023 49.11 503rd 975 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 258 2 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1989 270 3 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 257 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1991 278 2 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1992 319 4 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1993 314 3 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1994 321 2 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 324 0 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 324 0 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1998 324 0 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 339 1 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 339 1 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 330 1 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 324 1 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 324 1 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 337 2 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2005 362 3 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 395 4 19 15 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 389 2 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 377 8 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2009 330 7 8 8 0 0 20 0 373
2010 409 4 20 14 0 0 12 0 459
2011 405 5 11 26 0 0 18 0 465
2012 393 4 15 25 0 0 18 0 455
2013 342 3 12 21 1 0 17 0 396
2014 339 3 10 24 1 0 12 0 389
2015 313 5 11 22 2 0 11 0 364
2016 277 4 14 21 2 1 5 0 324
2017 281 3 12 28 2 1 8 0 335
2018 274 2 7 34 1 1 8 0 327
2019 282 5 11 34 1 1 13 0 347
2020 268 5 14 41 0 1 15 0 344
2021 277 6 15 44 0 0 17 0 359
2022 248 4 14 37 0 1 18 0 322
2023 269 6 20 43 0 1 18 0 357

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 17.0 16.2 n/a
1989 289 18.0 16.0 n/a
1990 270 18.0 15.0 2.2
1991 292 17.0 17.1 1.4
1992 340 20.0 17.0 3.8
1993 335 23.1 14.5 3
1994 340 23.1 14.7 2.9
1995 350 22.0 15.9 2.9
1996 350 22.0 15.9 2.9
1998 349 26.0 13.4 5.4
1999 365 24.0 15.2 4.1
2000 361 24.5 14.7 6.9
2001 349 24.8 14.1 4.6
2002 353 27.0 13.1 2
2003 353 27.0 13.1 2
2004 372 28.5 13.1 1.6
2005 395 29.1 13.6 n/a
2006 433 31.0 14.0 1.6
2007 422 29.0 14.6 0.7
2008 416 26.0 16.0 3.4
2009 373 27.1 10.8 4.6
2010 459 26.0 17.6 4.6
2011 465 24.5 18.9 4.1
2012 455 30.9 14.7 5.5
2013 396 27.0 14.6 4.3
2014 389 28.0 13.8 5.7
2015 364 30.0 12.1 6.3
2016 324 26.0 12.4 6.5
2017 335 29.9 11.1 7.2
2018 327 28.0 11.6 6.4
2019 347 29.1 11.9 6.6
2020 344 31.6 10.8 7.3
2021 359 30.3 11.8 4.5
2022 322 31.7 10.1 3.7
2023 357 29.5 12.0 4.5

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 17.0 16.2 n/a
1989 289 18.0 16.0 n/a
1990 270 18.0 15.0 2.2
1991 292 17.0 17.1 1.4
1992 340 20.0 17.0 3.8
1993 335 23.1 14.5 3
1994 340 23.1 14.7 2.9
1995 350 22.0 15.9 2.9
1996 350 22.0 15.9 2.9
1998 349 26.0 13.4 5.4
1999 365 24.0 15.2 4.1
2000 361 24.5 14.7 6.9
2001 349 24.8 14.1 4.6
2002 353 27.0 13.1 2
2003 353 27.0 13.1 2
2004 372 28.5 13.1 1.6
2005 395 29.1 13.6 n/a
2006 433 31.0 14.0 1.6
2007 422 29.0 14.6 0.7
2008 416 26.0 16.0 3.4
2009 373 27.1 10.8 4.6
2010 459 26.0 17.6 4.6
2011 465 24.5 18.9 4.1
2012 455 30.9 14.7 5.5
2013 396 27.0 14.6 4.3
2014 389 28.0 13.8 5.7
2015 364 30.0 12.1 6.3
2016 324 26.0 12.4 6.5
2017 335 29.9 11.1 7.2
2018 327 28.0 11.6 6.4
2019 347 29.1 11.9 6.6
2020 344 31.6 10.8 7.3
2021 359 30.3 11.8 4.5
2022 322 31.7 10.1 3.7
2023 357 29.5 12.0 4.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heights Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,259

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heights 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 355th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 448th of 1342 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heights Elementary School)71.257.1
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Public School District)78.265.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heights Elementary School)57.746.9
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakland Public School District)66.460.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heights Elementary School)8862.5
 25.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Public School District)78.471.1
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heights Elementary School)6850
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Public School District)67.165.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heights Elementary School)82.475.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Public School District)7374.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heights Elementary School)51.741.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Public School District)52.246.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students347357
 2.9%
African American56
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1120
 81.8%
Hispanic3443
 26.5%
Pacific Islander11
White282269
 4.6%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%4.5%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heights Elementary School

Students at Heights Elementary School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Valley Middle School
High : Indian Hills High School
High : Ramapo High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Heights Elementary School.

Heights Elementary School ranks 448th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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