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Highland Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, Oregon, serving 347 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Oregon elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings. Its performance on the OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 23.7% for the district and 39% for the state. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% for female, male, and white students, and in the bottom 20-30% for Hispanic and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school's performance for students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is in the bottom 30-50% of Oregon elementary schools.

When comparing Highland Elementary School to the nearby schools within the same district, such as Harritt Elementary and Grant Community School, it is clear that Highland is one of the lowest-performing schools in the area. The high poverty rates and large percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds at Highland Elementary School may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique learning needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 530 Highland Ave NE
       Salem, OR  97303-6899

(503) 399-3155

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
683rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,865 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Parrish Middle School
High:    North Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.7%
White:
35.7%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 36th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.56. (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: Hispanic (52.7%), White (35.7%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 16.2, which is the 7th best among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $22,865, which is the 2nd highest among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 683rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem-Keizer School District 24J 106th 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 4.44 577th 586 1.5%
2005 2.42 628th 629 0.2%
2006 1.74 635th 636 0.2%
2007 11.03 628th 652 3.7%
2008 6.66 641st 655 2.1%
2009 8.68 642nd 665 3.5%
2010 11.57 642nd 674 4.7%
2011 25.11 596th 695 14.2%
2012 29.96 573rd 730 21.5%
2013 9.92 676th 707 4.4%
2014 8.64 665th 695 4.3%
2015 10.87 669th 706 5.2%
2016 11.31 653rd 697 6.3%
2017 13.61 638th 701 9.0%
2018 10.93 661st 709 6.8%
2019 11.42 655th 705 7.1%
2022 8.55 687th 706 2.7%
2023 11.64 661st 706 6.4%
2024 9.56 683rd 710 3.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.85 123rd 179 31.3%
2019 34.75 71st 97 26.8%
2023 56.46 23rd 87 73.6%
2024 29.07 84th 97 13.4%
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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 36.94 283rd 481 41.2%
2019 26.05 246th 303 18.8%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.37 571st 640 10.8%
2019 21.89 524th 597 12.2%
2022 8.52 684th 703 2.7%
2023 16.60 535th 595 10.1%
2024 21.40 471st 523 9.9%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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 9.40 654th 681 4.0%
2019 13.06 572nd 621 7.9%
2022 9.16 626th 646 3.1%
2023 17.25 573rd 652 12.1%
2024 14.17 608th 658 7.6%
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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 19.92 594th 680 12.6%
2019 8.84 595th 623 4.5%
2022 8.43 643rd 654 1.7%
2023 11.21 630th 665 5.3%
2024 9.40 646th 662 2.4%
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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 21.23 423rd 475 10.9%
2019 29.33 278th 364 23.6%
2022 19.05 319th 339 5.9%
2023 29.61 277th 360 23.1%
2024 27.77 297th 365 18.6%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 12.95 642nd 683 6.0%
2019 8.82 641st 662 3.2%
2022 8.69 652nd 666 2.1%
2023 11.58 621st 656 5.3%
2024 7.66 662nd 670 1.2%
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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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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

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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 348 9 12 83 3 n/a n/a 0 455
1989 356 9 1 130 6 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 357 3 0 177 7 n/a n/a 0 544
1991 358 4 0 201 10 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 337 6 0 271 13 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 323 3 0 242 6 n/a n/a 0 574
1994 299 3 3 282 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 191 0 3 305 9 n/a n/a 8 516
1996 191 0 3 305 9 n/a n/a 8 516
1997 154 2 2 384 6 n/a n/a 3 551
1998 147 3 1 295 7 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 187 2 1 299 4 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 204 6 2 313 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 131 13 2 355 6 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 82 7 5 163 8 n/a n/a 63 328
2003 82 7 5 163 8 n/a n/a 63 328
2004 79 7 3 173 8 n/a n/a 57 327
2005 108 2 2 176 8 n/a n/a 21 317
2006 106 2 8 184 5 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 76 4 7 194 3 n/a n/a 30 314
2008 76 4 1 191 3 n/a n/a 32 307
2009 69 1 5 194 8 n/a n/a 26 303
2010 93 1 15 244 6 n/a n/a 5 364
2011 94 7 0 226 3 11 13 0 354
2012 96 5 3 216 3 7 9 0 339
2013 79 3 1 263 2 6 11 0 365
2014 95 2 0 263 5 9 14 0 388
2015 90 7 1 267 7 10 18 0 400
2016 153 6 1 214 10 11 18 0 413
2017 129 12 2 240 7 8 15 0 413
2018 142 14 2 235 6 11 19 0 429
2019 130 11 1 207 6 14 14 0 383
2020 120 9 2 214 5 15 16 0 381
2021 120 9 1 195 2 20 21 0 368
2022 128 5 3 198 2 13 16 1 366
2023 124 5 2 183 0 13 19 1 347

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 455 17.0 26.7 54.3
1989 502 19.5 25.7 52.6
1990 544 20.5 26.5 47.8
1991 573 25.0 22.9 48.5
1992 627 20.0 31.3 53
1993 574 23.5 24.4 61
1994 592 28.3 20.9 61.3
1995 516 24.5 21.1 66.1
1996 516 24.5 21.1 66.1
1997 551 26.7 20.6 55.5
1998 453 23.5 19.3 66
1999 493 23.6 20.9 91.9
2000 528 25.2 21.0 93.6
2001 507 27.0 18.8 99.4
2002 328 17.5 18.7 104.2
2003 328 17.5 18.7 104.2
2004 327 17.7 18.5 98.5
2005 317 17.1 18.5 69.3
2006 305 19.0 16.1 68.2
2007 314 23.8 13.2 100
2008 307 19.8 15.5 103.3
2009 303 16.5 18.4 84.1
2010 364 20.0 18.1 78
2011 354 19.3 18.3 74.9
2012 339 16.8 20.1 74
2013 365 14.8 24.6 74
2014 388 16.7 23.1 74
2015 400 20.0 20.0 92
2016 413 23.0 17.9 92
2017 413 24.0 17.2 92
2018 429 20.7 20.6 91.8
2019 383 21.3 17.9 91.9
2020 381 19.7 19.2 92.1
2021 368 17.5 20.9 n/a
2022 366 17.8 20.5 n/a
2023 347 21.3 16.2 72.3

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 455 17.0 26.7 54.3
1989 502 19.5 25.7 52.6
1990 544 20.5 26.5 47.8
1991 573 25.0 22.9 48.5
1992 627 20.0 31.3 53
1993 574 23.5 24.4 61
1994 592 28.3 20.9 61.3
1995 516 24.5 21.1 66.1
1996 516 24.5 21.1 66.1
1997 551 26.7 20.6 55.5
1998 453 23.5 19.3 66
1999 493 23.6 20.9 91.9
2000 528 25.2 21.0 93.6
2001 507 27.0 18.8 99.4
2002 328 17.5 18.7 104.2
2003 328 17.5 18.7 104.2
2004 327 17.7 18.5 98.5
2005 317 17.1 18.5 69.3
2006 305 19.0 16.1 68.2
2007 314 23.8 13.2 100
2008 307 19.8 15.5 103.3
2009 303 16.5 18.4 84.1
2010 364 20.0 18.1 78
2011 354 19.3 18.3 74.9
2012 339 16.8 20.1 74
2013 365 14.8 24.6 74
2014 388 16.7 23.1 74
2015 400 20.0 20.0 92
2016 413 23.0 17.9 92
2017 413 24.0 17.2 92
2018 429 20.7 20.6 91.8
2019 383 21.3 17.9 91.9
2020 381 19.7 19.2 92.1
2021 368 17.5 20.9 n/a
2022 366 17.8 20.5 n/a
2023 347 21.3 16.2 72.3

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 $15,349
2020 n/a n/a $14,999
2021 n/a n/a $16,272
2022 $1,582 (8.2%) $17,713 (91.8%) $19,295
2023 $1,400 (6.1%) $21,465 (93.9%) $22,865

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 655th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 661st of 706 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)21.723.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)35.724
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)16.918.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)3722.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)27.116.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)37.930
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)22.420.8
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)33.124.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)36.114.8
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)44.737.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary School)14.810.2
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)26.823.2
 3.6%
   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 Students383347
 9.4%
African American115
 54.5%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic207183
 11.6%
Pacific Islander1413
 7.1%
White130124
 4.6%
Two or More Races1419
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%72.3%
 19.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Oregon elementary schools.

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

Middle : Parrish Middle School
High : North Salem High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Highland Elementary School.

Students at Highland Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 36% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.


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