Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Summary:

Humphrey's Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 509 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Humphrey's Highland Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (87.82%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 21.48% to 89.05% Hispanic students. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.27% to 90.88% over the past three years, higher than the nearby schools, which range from 79.54% to 94.97%. While the school performs well in some areas, such as 5th-grade reading and math, it struggles in others, particularly 3rd-grade reading and math, when compared to district and state averages.

Interestingly, Humphrey's Highland Elementary has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. However, the school's overall performance appears to have declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating dropping from 4 stars to 2 stars between 2016-2017 and 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools in the Amarillo Independent School District, Humphrey's Highland Elementary generally performs below average, particularly in 3rd-grade reading and math, though it does outperform some of its neighbors in certain areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3900 E 13th
       Amarillo, TX  79104-3020


(806) 326-4550

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2344th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,835 Help


Students who attend Humphrey's Highland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bowie Middle
High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Caprock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.2%
White:
9.6%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Humphrey's Highland Elementary ranks worse than 50.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 23rd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.2%), White (9.6%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Humphrey's Highland Elementary is 14.8. 20 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Humphrey's Highland Elementary is $9,835. 31 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Humphrey's Highland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Humphrey's Highland Elementary 2344th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Humphrey's Highland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Humphrey's Highland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.30 2422nd 3465 30.1%
2005 52.49 1900th 3475 45.3%
2006 55.54 1752nd 3476 49.6%
2007 57.24 1849th 3724 50.3%
2008 71.44 968th 3768 74.3%
2009 53.73 2049th 3884 47.2%
2010 59.29 1807th 3937 54.1%
2011 59.01 1879th 4095 54.1%
2012 61.34 1626th 4206 61.3%
2013 50.66 2261st 4221 46.4%
2014 60.29 1748th 4260 59.0%
2015 42.33 2730th 4320 36.8%
2016 68.08 1368th 4286 68.1%
2017 70.65 1034th 4329 76.1%
2018 64.16 1285th 4359 70.5%
2019 64.66 1283rd 4479 71.4%
2021 51.50 1960th 4578 57.2%
2022 51.05 2098th 4581 54.2%
2023 67.94 1246th 4647 73.2%
2024 47.02 2344th 4675 49.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.36 644th 3226 80.0%
2019 62.74 931st 3333 72.1%
2021 57.91 1085th 3446 68.5%
2022 59.02 1147th 3487 67.1%
2023 66.29 856th 3556 75.9%
2024 47.35 1779th 3638 51.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.82 1259th 3558 64.6%
2019 44.41 1770th 3684 52.0%
2021 47.05 1582nd 3799 58.4%
2022 75.77 491st 3952 87.6%
2023 76.44 488th 4086 88.1%
2024 51.21 1810th 4261 57.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 565th 4264 86.7%
2019 77.09 497th 4309 88.5%
2021 62.69 1238th 4451 72.2%
2022 61.37 1399th 4477 68.8%
2023 76.72 573rd 4521 87.3%
2024 56.65 1749th 4560 61.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.17 1483rd 4306 65.6%
2019 60.81 1459th 4348 66.4%
2021 56.91 1647th 4499 63.4%
2022 51.48 2056th 4561 54.9%
2023 67.93 1185th 4588 74.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 602nd 3106 80.6%
2019 64.92 1175th 3184 63.1%
2021 51.40 1713th 3006 43.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.71 552nd 4240 87.0%
2019 75.71 571st 4295 86.7%
2021 61.17 1158th 4331 73.3%
2022 65.85 1056th 4461 76.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 1160th 4319 73.1%
2019 67.23 1132nd 4357 74.0%
2021 45.46 2239th 4498 50.2%
2022 49.18 2216th 4563 51.4%
2023 61.23 1511th 4585 67.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.60 822nd 4168 80.3%
2019 73.26 721st 4188 82.8%
2021 58.85 1407th 4329 67.5%
2022 58.79 1540th 4376 64.8%
2023 75.70 704th 4401 84.0%
2024 54.44 1808th 4431 59.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.38 1687th 3127 46.1%
2019 24.29 2652nd 3142 15.6%
2023 24.25 2622nd 3106 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Humphrey's Highland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 161 2 3 173 n/a n/a n/a 0 339
1989 112 9 3 168 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1990 111 6 0 169 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1991 106 7 0 169 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 86 7 0 169 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 118 4 2 173 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 105 7 1 189 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 102 4 3 231 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 102 4 3 231 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 87 6 3 262 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1998 99 12 3 290 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 102 11 4 308 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 90 5 3 342 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2001 81 12 3 369 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 71 10 8 395 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 71 10 8 395 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 66 2 5 435 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 60 4 5 448 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 61 3 4 516 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2007 68 1 4 528 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2008 71 4 3 486 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 70 7 1 510 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 62 9 0 493 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2011 55 8 1 546 0 0 1 0 611
2012 57 10 2 564 0 2 3 0 638
2013 118 12 1 539 1 1 2 0 674
2014 90 13 0 555 0 0 2 0 660
2015 76 14 1 503 1 0 1 0 596
2016 80 11 1 494 0 0 4 0 590
2017 80 19 1 476 0 1 4 0 581
2018 73 19 1 473 0 2 4 0 572
2019 74 18 0 494 2 1 4 0 593
2020 57 12 0 493 1 0 10 0 573
2021 51 10 0 491 1 0 6 0 559
2022 53 6 0 457 1 0 3 0 520
2023 53 4 0 447 3 0 2 0 509
2024 52 8 1 470 5 0 3 0 539

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 Humphrey's Highland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 20.0 16.9 n/a
1989 292 n/a n/a n/a
1990 286 19.0 15.0 n/a
1991 282 18.7 15.0 n/a
1992 262 17.0 15.4 82.1
1993 298 20.0 14.9 81.5
1994 303 20.5 14.8 75.9
1995 341 24.1 14.1 20.8
1996 341 24.1 14.1 20.8
1997 360 23.1 15.6 81.9
1998 406 27.1 15.0 80.3
1999 427 30.0 14.2 87.6
2000 441 31.6 14.0 87.5
2001 466 32.1 14.5 91.6
2002 485 32.6 14.9 95.3
2003 485 32.6 14.9 95.3
2004 508 34.2 14.9 91.7
2005 517 32.9 15.7 91.7
2006 585 36.9 15.9 93.3
2007 602 40.0 15.1 92.7
2008 565 38.0 14.9 93.1
2009 588 40.2 14.6 90.5
2010 565 39.2 14.4 92.9
2011 611 39.1 15.6 92.6
2012 638 41.6 15.3 92.6
2013 674 40.6 16.5 90.8
2014 660 44.1 14.9 90.2
2015 596 38.0 15.6 91.1
2016 590 41.0 14.3 92.7
2017 581 41.1 14.1 92.6
2018 572 39.1 14.5 91.6
2019 593 37.1 15.9 91.9
2020 573 36.1 15.8 91.6
2021 559 38.8 14.3 90.9
2022 520 37.7 13.7 88.3
2023 509 35.6 14.2 90.2
2024 539 36.1 14.8 91.3

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 Humphrey's Highland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 20.0 16.9 n/a
1989 292 n/a n/a n/a
1990 286 19.0 15.0 n/a
1991 282 18.7 15.0 n/a
1992 262 17.0 15.4 82.1
1993 298 20.0 14.9 81.5
1994 303 20.5 14.8 75.9
1995 341 24.1 14.1 20.8
1996 341 24.1 14.1 20.8
1997 360 23.1 15.6 81.9
1998 406 27.1 15.0 80.3
1999 427 30.0 14.2 87.6
2000 441 31.6 14.0 87.5
2001 466 32.1 14.5 91.6
2002 485 32.6 14.9 95.3
2003 485 32.6 14.9 95.3
2004 508 34.2 14.9 91.7
2005 517 32.9 15.7 91.7
2006 585 36.9 15.9 93.3
2007 602 40.0 15.1 92.7
2008 565 38.0 14.9 93.1
2009 588 40.2 14.6 90.5
2010 565 39.2 14.4 92.9
2011 611 39.1 15.6 92.6
2012 638 41.6 15.3 92.6
2013 674 40.6 16.5 90.8
2014 660 44.1 14.9 90.2
2015 596 38.0 15.6 91.1
2016 590 41.0 14.3 92.7
2017 581 41.1 14.1 92.6
2018 572 39.1 14.5 91.6
2019 593 37.1 15.9 91.9
2020 573 36.1 15.8 91.6
2021 559 38.8 14.3 90.9
2022 520 37.7 13.7 88.3
2023 509 35.6 14.2 90.2
2024 539 36.1 14.8 91.3

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 Humphrey's Highland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,232 (14.8%) $7,115 (85.2%) $8,347
2020 $1,224 (15.3%) $6,763 (84.7%) $7,988
2021 $1,771 (18.0%) $8,065 (82.0%) $9,835

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Humphrey's Highland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1283rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1246th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)4936
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)4144
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)5344
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)5063
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)6560
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)4664
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4349
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)6070
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)6168
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)5541
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Humphrey's Highland Elementary)7441
 33%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))7249
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593509
 14.2%
African American184
 77.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic494447
 9.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7453
 28.4%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%90.2%
 1.7%


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Humphrey's Highland Elementary ranks 2344th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Humphrey's Highland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bowie Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Caprock High School

Students at Humphrey's Highland Elementary are 87% Hispanic, 10% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Humphrey's Highland Elementary.


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