Highland Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marengo, Ohio, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of around 790. The school is part of the Highland Local School District, which is ranked 352 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Elementary consistently performs above the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 84.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.5%. When compared to nearby schools like Buckeye Valley East Elementary School, Highland Elementary generally performs better on state tests, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 3.0% in 2019-2020 to 28.2% in 2021-2022.

Highland Elementary's spending per student ($7,801 in 2018-2019) is lower than the state average and some nearby schools, which may be a factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance and resources. Additionally, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students has declined from 76 out of 219 Ohio elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 55 out of 78 in 2023-2024, indicating a potential need to address the needs of this student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1250 Township Road 16
       Marengo, OH  43334-9739


(419) 768-3040

District: Highland Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
605th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,872 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle School
High:    Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.06. (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 Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $10,872.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 605th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Highland Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Local 352nd of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.36 1070th 1471 27.3%
2005 49.18 905th 1501 39.7%
2006 59.80 732nd 1504 51.3%
2007 59.87 811th 1609 49.6%
2008 65.06 646th 1582 59.2%
2009 64.72 699th 1610 56.6%
2010 76.33 347th 1662 79.1%
2011 65.33 763rd 1686 54.7%
2012 71.17 559th 1709 67.3%
2013 71.06 576th 1701 66.1%
2014 71.24 581st 1687 65.6%
2015 68.77 608th 1684 63.9%
2016 56.19 919th 1678 45.2%
2017 61.95 809th 1651 51.0%
2018 62.01 772nd 1636 52.8%
2019 55.28 918th 1676 45.2%
2021 63.47 691st 1610 57.1%
2022 67.18 623rd 1588 60.8%
2023 68.34 599th 1596 62.5%
2024 67.06 605th 1577 61.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.22 271st 856 68.3%
2024 41.39 479th 900 46.8%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.38 499th 1465 65.9%
2019 51.64 814th 1465 44.4%
2021 67.45 423rd 1404 69.9%
2022 61.60 549th 1419 61.3%
2023 57.06 658th 1447 54.5%
2024 63.92 551st 1484 62.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 699th 1518 54.0%
2019 53.58 863rd 1502 42.5%
2021 58.77 666th 1467 54.6%
2022 60.23 688th 1488 53.8%
2023 65.48 590th 1483 60.2%
2024 66.61 556th 1466 62.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.01 859th 1021 15.9%
2019 36.72 605th 956 36.7%
2021 36.79 466th 765 39.1%
2022 39.36 476th 824 42.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.98 359th 759 52.7%
2021 62.77 76th 219 65.3%
2022 56.15 72nd 128 43.8%
2024 44.08 55th 78 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.10 805th 1536 47.6%
2019 56.25 818th 1535 46.7%
2021 58.58 695th 1499 53.6%
2022 70.47 511th 1518 66.3%
2023 68.05 549th 1498 63.4%
2024 66.54 566th 1485 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.91 850th 1309 35.1%
2019 38.54 930th 1271 26.8%
2021 46.01 752nd 1249 39.8%
2022 52.33 683rd 1242 45.0%
2023 52.26 670th 1215 44.9%
2024 52.06 662nd 1190 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio 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 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1989 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1990 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1991 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1992 176 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1993 163 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1994 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1996 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1997 181 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 185 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1999 332 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 348 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 323 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 334 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 338
2003 334 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 338
2004 342 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 346
2005 332 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 338
2006 354 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 361
2007 364 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 372
2008 357 6 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 369
2009 359 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 368
2010 366 3 1 2 2 n/a n/a 3 377
2011 368 2 2 3 2 0 3 0 380
2012 853 5 1 13 3 0 20 0 895
2013 978 6 1 16 2 0 15 0 1018
2014 847 4 3 20 2 0 10 0 886
2015 835 2 3 21 2 0 11 0 874
2016 822 3 1 21 2 0 12 0 861
2017 822 4 1 17 0 2 14 0 860
2018 808 1 1 19 1 0 20 0 850
2019 775 4 1 22 1 0 16 0 819
2020 785 5 0 17 1 0 16 0 824
2021 701 5 0 13 1 0 14 0 734
2022 705 11 1 20 1 0 17 0 755
2023 732 17 1 22 1 0 17 0 790
2024 768 16 1 24 0 0 19 0 828

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 170 7.0 24.2 0
1989 165 7.0 23.5 n/a
1990 150 6.5 23.0 n/a
1991 155 6.5 23.8 n/a
1992 177 6.5 27.2 16.9
1993 166 65.0 2.6 23.5
1994 174 6.5 26.8 16.7
1995 174 6.5 26.8 14.9
1996 174 6.5 26.8 14.9
1997 182 7.5 24.3 18.1
1998 186 7.5 24.8 15.1
1999 332 13.0 25.5 11.7
2000 349 14.0 24.9 30.9
2001 323 16.0 20.2 32.8
2002 338 18.0 18.8 26.8
2003 338 18.0 18.8 26.8
2004 346 18.7 18.5 28.5
2005 338 19.7 17.2 27.5
2006 361 19.7 18.3 29.2
2007 372 20.3 18.3 32.6
2008 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
2009 368 20.0 18.4 35.5
2010 377 19.9 18.9 39
2011 380 22.3 17.0 35.8
2012 895 50.8 17.6 50.7
2013 1018 51.0 19.9 37.4
2014 886 50.0 17.7 42.7
2015 874 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 861 51.0 16.8 40.4
2017 860 49.0 17.5 40
2018 850 45.0 18.8 38
2019 819 48.0 17.0 36.1
2020 824 46.0 17.9 31.9
2021 734 45.0 16.3 n/a
2022 755 46.0 16.4 n/a
2023 790 46.0 17.1 24.1
2024 828 49.0 16.8 35.9

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 170 7.0 24.2 0
1989 165 7.0 23.5 n/a
1990 150 6.5 23.0 n/a
1991 155 6.5 23.8 n/a
1992 177 6.5 27.2 16.9
1993 166 65.0 2.6 23.5
1994 174 6.5 26.8 16.7
1995 174 6.5 26.8 14.9
1996 174 6.5 26.8 14.9
1997 182 7.5 24.3 18.1
1998 186 7.5 24.8 15.1
1999 332 13.0 25.5 11.7
2000 349 14.0 24.9 30.9
2001 323 16.0 20.2 32.8
2002 338 18.0 18.8 26.8
2003 338 18.0 18.8 26.8
2004 346 18.7 18.5 28.5
2005 338 19.7 17.2 27.5
2006 361 19.7 18.3 29.2
2007 372 20.3 18.3 32.6
2008 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
2009 368 20.0 18.4 35.5
2010 377 19.9 18.9 39
2011 380 22.3 17.0 35.8
2012 895 50.8 17.6 50.7
2013 1018 51.0 19.9 37.4
2014 886 50.0 17.7 42.7
2015 874 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 861 51.0 16.8 40.4
2017 860 49.0 17.5 40
2018 850 45.0 18.8 38
2019 819 48.0 17.0 36.1
2020 824 46.0 17.9 31.9
2021 734 45.0 16.3 n/a
2022 755 46.0 16.4 n/a
2023 790 46.0 17.1 24.1
2024 828 49.0 16.8 35.9

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,801
2022 $9,805
2023 $10,040
2024 $10,872

Data source: Ohio 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 918th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 599th of 1596 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)76.976.7
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Local)76.976.7
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)79.376.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Local)79.376.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)67.480.3
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Local)67.480.3
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)55.273.9
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Local)55.273.9
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary School)53.962.7
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Highland Local)53.962.7
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)62.557.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Local)62.557.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)69.564.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Local)69.564.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students819790
 3.5%
African American417
 325%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic2222
Pacific Islander00
White775732
 5.5%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%24.1%
 12.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 828 students attended Highland Elementary School.

Students at Highland Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Highland High School

Highland Elementary School ranks 605th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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