Highland Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grants Pass, Oregon, serving 351 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Grants Pass School District 7, which is ranked 51 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Highland Elementary has shown mixed academic performance, with 5th-grade students scoring above the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, but 3rd-grade students scoring below the averages in those subjects. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, at 69.23%, and a diverse student population with a significant Hispanic enrollment. While the school's Hispanic and low-income student populations have performed well, the overall academic performance has fluctuated, with the school's ranking among Oregon elementary schools ranging from 110th to 352nd, currently at 268th out of 710 schools.

Compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Grants Pass district, Highland Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and rankings. However, some neighboring schools, such as Redwood Elementary and Riverside Elementary, have shown stronger academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas. To improve its overall outcomes, Highland Elementary may need to focus on addressing the inconsistent performance across grade levels and leveraging its resources and diverse student population to support all learners.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1845 NW Highland Ave
       Grants Pass, OR  97526-1098


(541) 474-5765

District: Grants Pass School District 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,486 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Middle School
High:    Grants Pass High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
16.1%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Grants Pass School District 7! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.38. (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 Highland Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Grants Pass School District 7. Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (16.1%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% 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 17.9. 4 elementary schools in the Grants Pass School District 7 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Highland Elementary School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $16,486. 3 elementary schools in the Grants Pass School District 7 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 268th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grants Pass School District 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Grants Pass School District 7 51st of 140 Oregon 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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.71 75th 586 87.2%
2005 83.18 47th 629 92.5%
2006 75.15 104th 636 83.6%
2007 59.79 245th 652 62.4%
2008 55.27 311th 655 52.5%
2009 74.88 140th 665 78.9%
2010 73.20 155th 674 77.0%
2011 78.16 108th 695 84.5%
2012 71.90 173rd 730 76.3%
2013 69.22 182nd 707 74.3%
2014 79.61 110th 695 84.2%
2015 74.83 149th 706 78.9%
2016 74.01 152nd 697 78.2%
2017 73.43 163rd 701 76.7%
2018 64.22 232nd 709 67.3%
2019 57.74 265th 705 62.4%
2022 46.22 352nd 706 50.1%
2023 50.03 309th 706 56.2%
2024 56.38 268th 710 62.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.33 209th 212 1.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.75 241st 481 49.9%
2019 28.39 233rd 303 23.1%
2022 23.40 188th 215 12.6%
2023 24.86 193rd 231 16.5%
2024 51.05 106th 299 64.5%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 32nd 640 95.0%
2019 82.03 51st 597 91.5%
2022 46.51 348th 703 50.5%
2023 69.24 127th 595 78.7%
2024 57.23 152nd 523 70.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.11 222nd 681 67.4%
2019 56.55 264th 621 57.5%
2022 47.58 303rd 646 53.1%
2023 49.09 296th 652 54.6%
2024 49.46 281st 658 57.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.80 226th 680 66.8%
2019 51.60 274th 623 56.0%
2022 43.97 344th 654 47.4%
2023 50.12 293rd 665 55.9%
2024 59.97 220th 662 66.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.27 300th 475 36.8%
2019 57.78 122nd 364 66.5%
2023 74.53 44th 360 87.8%
2024 76.88 34th 365 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.78 226th 683 66.9%
2019 52.83 296th 662 55.3%
2022 39.58 401st 666 39.8%
2023 43.47 361st 656 45.0%
2024 53.27 289th 670 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon 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 365 1 13 8 5 n/a n/a 0 392
1989 356 0 7 13 14 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 437 2 6 15 6 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 375 1 10 3 8 n/a n/a 0 397
1992 373 5 11 12 7 n/a n/a 0 408
1993 392 5 8 11 6 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 418 0 5 33 8 n/a n/a 0 464
1995 440 6 5 12 6 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 440 6 5 12 6 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 424 6 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 402 6 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 372 6 10 15 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 375 5 9 20 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 371 1 8 18 6 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 385 1 7 28 5 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 385 1 7 28 5 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 380 0 7 25 10 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 373 0 7 27 8 n/a n/a 8 423
2006 368 1 3 25 6 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 358 0 3 28 4 n/a n/a 15 408
2008 355 1 5 26 1 n/a n/a 25 413
2009 333 4 5 29 2 n/a n/a 20 393
2010 347 5 8 24 4 n/a n/a 2 390
2011 326 4 5 34 2 1 17 0 389
2012 335 3 4 44 1 0 17 0 404
2013 328 3 4 32 4 0 19 0 390
2014 341 0 6 42 2 1 20 0 412
2015 334 0 6 41 3 2 21 0 407
2016 380 0 5 40 5 1 19 0 450
2017 380 0 2 47 6 1 15 0 451
2018 386 2 1 44 7 0 18 0 458
2019 387 3 1 49 3 0 28 0 471
2020 365 4 2 43 5 1 27 0 447
2021 241 2 3 41 3 0 19 0 309
2022 244 2 3 44 2 0 27 0 322
2023 259 3 3 56 2 0 28 0 351
2024 237 3 2 52 1 0 27 0 322

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 392 19.8 19.7 28.3
1989 390 19.8 19.6 28.2
1990 466 20.3 22.9 16.3
1991 397 20.8 19.0 22.7
1992 408 15.5 26.3 22.8
1993 422 20.7 20.4 28.2
1994 464 21.1 22.0 35.3
1995 469 21.1 22.2 36
1996 469 21.1 22.2 36
1997 453 22.4 20.2 30
1998 423 21.0 20.1 35.5
1999 406 21.1 19.2 44.3
2000 412 22.4 18.4 38.1
2001 404 20.4 19.8 38.1
2002 426 19.9 21.4 46
2003 426 19.9 21.4 46
2004 422 20.9 20.2 43.8
2005 423 20.9 20.2 38.8
2006 403 21.0 19.2 44.4
2007 408 20.5 19.9 38.9
2008 413 21.0 19.7 49.5
2009 393 21.0 18.7 50.9
2010 390 20.0 19.5 56.4
2011 389 20.0 19.4 54.8
2012 404 20.5 19.7 56.4
2013 390 21.0 18.5 58.7
2014 412 20.0 20.6 54.4
2015 407 21.0 19.3 54.3
2016 450 23.0 19.5 54.2
2017 451 23.5 19.1 54.1
2018 458 24.0 19.0 54.1
2019 471 24.9 18.9 54.1
2020 447 22.8 19.6 54.1
2021 309 22.8 13.5 n/a
2022 322 21.7 14.8 n/a
2023 351 18.9 18.5 69.2
2024 322 17.9 17.9 70.2

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 392 19.8 19.7 28.3
1989 390 19.8 19.6 28.2
1990 466 20.3 22.9 16.3
1991 397 20.8 19.0 22.7
1992 408 15.5 26.3 22.8
1993 422 20.7 20.4 28.2
1994 464 21.1 22.0 35.3
1995 469 21.1 22.2 36
1996 469 21.1 22.2 36
1997 453 22.4 20.2 30
1998 423 21.0 20.1 35.5
1999 406 21.1 19.2 44.3
2000 412 22.4 18.4 38.1
2001 404 20.4 19.8 38.1
2002 426 19.9 21.4 46
2003 426 19.9 21.4 46
2004 422 20.9 20.2 43.8
2005 423 20.9 20.2 38.8
2006 403 21.0 19.2 44.4
2007 408 20.5 19.9 38.9
2008 413 21.0 19.7 49.5
2009 393 21.0 18.7 50.9
2010 390 20.0 19.5 56.4
2011 389 20.0 19.4 54.8
2012 404 20.5 19.7 56.4
2013 390 21.0 18.5 58.7
2014 412 20.0 20.6 54.4
2015 407 21.0 19.3 54.3
2016 450 23.0 19.5 54.2
2017 451 23.5 19.1 54.1
2018 458 24.0 19.0 54.1
2019 471 24.9 18.9 54.1
2020 447 22.8 19.6 54.1
2021 309 22.8 13.5 n/a
2022 322 21.7 14.8 n/a
2023 351 18.9 18.5 69.2
2024 322 17.9 17.9 70.2

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $10,632
2020 n/a n/a $11,307
2021 n/a n/a $14,887
2022 n/a $16,635 (100.0%) $16,635
2023 $00 (0.0%) $16,486 (100.0%) $16,486

Data source: Oregon 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 265th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 309th of 706 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)56.945.6
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grants Pass School District 7)49.937.7
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)60.335.1
 25.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grants Pass School District 7)5435.9
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)4748.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grants Pass School District 7)48.638.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)41.544.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grants Pass School District 7)45.533.7
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)60.443.2
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grants Pass School District 7)5944.3
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)4428.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grants Pass School District 7)41.227.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary School)31.929.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Grants Pass School District 7)40.328.9
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471351
 25.5%
African American33
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic4956
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White387259
 33.1%
Two or More Races2828
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%69.2%
 15.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Highland Elementary School.

Students at Highland Elementary School are 74% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Highland Elementary School ranks 268th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : North Middle School
High : Grants Pass High School


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