Highland Lakes Elementary

Summary:

Highland Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Marble Falls Independent School District (ISD) in Granite Shls, TX, with a student population of 542. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Highland Lakes Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Marble Falls ISD and the state of Texas on STAAR assessments, with particularly low performance in mathematics and science. The school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 89.41% to 90.71%, significantly higher than the other Marble Falls ISD elementary schools, which have free/reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 49.01% to 70.53%. Additionally, Highland Lakes Elementary has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (76.94%) compared to the other Marble Falls ISD elementary schools, which have Hispanic student populations ranging from 25.25% to 48.45%. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (13.7) compared to the other Marble Falls ISD elementary schools, which range from 10.2 to 14.6.

The consistent underperformance of Spicewood Elementary, Rj Richey Elementary, Shady Grove Elementary, Colt Elementary, Packsaddle Elementary, and Marble Falls Elementary, coupled with the unique demographic and socioeconomic factors of its student population, presents an opportunity for the Marble Falls ISD to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of this school and its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8200 W Fm 1431
       Granite Shoals, TX  78654-4803


(830) 798-3650

District: Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3777th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,368 Help


Students who attend Highland Lakes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marble Falls Middle
High:    Marble Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.4%
White:
18.1%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Lakes Elementary ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.4%), White (18.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Lakes Elementary is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Lakes Elementary is $11,368, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Lakes Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Lakes Elementary 3777th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Highland Lakes Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd) 605th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Lakes Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.83 934th 3465 73.0%
2005 60.42 1507th 3475 56.6%
2006 56.31 1714th 3476 50.7%
2007 65.18 1354th 3724 63.6%
2008 70.42 1029th 3768 72.7%
2009 55.52 1950th 3884 49.8%
2010 51.84 2233rd 3937 43.3%
2011 53.08 2228th 4095 45.6%
2012 40.33 2876th 4206 31.6%
2013 47.46 2436th 4221 42.3%
2014 35.50 3137th 4260 26.4%
2015 49.00 2389th 4320 44.7%
2016 38.15 2923rd 4286 31.8%
2017 34.61 2864th 4329 33.8%
2018 31.30 3110th 4359 28.7%
2019 16.87 4064th 4479 9.3%
2021 23.97 3580th 4578 21.8%
2022 18.38 4027th 4581 12.1%
2023 17.22 4167th 4647 10.3%
2024 24.55 3777th 4675 19.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.03 1213th 3226 62.4%
2019 23.34 2944th 3333 11.7%
2021 33.21 2481st 3446 28.0%
2022 26.74 2915th 3487 16.4%
2023 22.33 3148th 3556 11.5%
2024 17.03 3377th 3638 7.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 2931st 3558 17.6%
2019 26.85 3063rd 3684 16.9%
2021 23.09 3312th 3799 12.8%
2022 31.39 2921st 3952 26.1%
2023 25.07 3473rd 4086 15.0%
2024 32.88 3053rd 4261 28.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.89 3048th 4264 28.5%
2019 21.92 3893rd 4309 9.7%
2021 33.00 3183rd 4451 28.5%
2022 22.88 3903rd 4477 12.8%
2023 21.04 4043rd 4521 10.6%
2024 24.80 3888th 4560 14.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.04 3420th 4306 20.6%
2019 17.26 3995th 4348 8.1%
2021 30.48 3161st 4499 29.7%
2022 18.27 4085th 4561 10.4%
2023 17.59 4155th 4588 9.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.28 2764th 3106 11.0%
2019 38.04 2458th 3184 22.8%
2023 18.29 2764th 2980 7.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.95 1692nd 4240 60.1%
2019 31.82 3268th 4295 23.9%
2021 27.05 3597th 4331 16.9%
2022 30.17 3499th 4461 21.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.75 2791st 4319 35.4%
2019 19.37 3878th 4357 11.0%
2021 20.04 3865th 4498 14.1%
2022 20.92 3930th 4563 13.9%
2023 19.73 4021st 4585 12.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.36 2893rd 4168 30.6%
2019 16.97 3941st 4188 5.9%
2021 30.35 3206th 4329 25.9%
2022 19.27 3982nd 4376 9.0%
2023 17.28 4068th 4401 7.6%
2024 21.32 3891st 4431 12.2%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.87 2563rd 3127 18.0%
2019 18.94 2831st 3142 9.9%
2021 10.36 2959th 3082 4.0%
2022 16.70 2824th 3082 8.4%
2023 18.51 2782nd 3106 10.4%
2024 26.55 2520th 3078 18.1%
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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.

Highland Lakes Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Highland Lakes Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 286 14 1 211 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2000 264 17 2 243 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 287 14 2 272 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 236 8 0 331 4 n/a n/a 0 579
2003 236 8 0 331 4 n/a n/a 0 579
2004 242 5 0 340 5 n/a n/a 0 592
2005 247 13 1 343 3 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 240 9 3 324 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 233 13 3 337 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2008 238 7 3 369 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2009 227 9 3 388 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2010 237 3 3 387 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2011 225 5 0 426 4 0 6 0 666
2012 217 7 0 437 0 0 6 0 667
2013 188 6 0 451 0 0 9 0 654
2014 148 8 0 409 0 0 5 0 570
2015 151 9 0 420 1 0 6 0 587
2016 172 6 0 432 0 0 7 0 617
2017 176 8 0 476 0 0 1 0 661
2018 144 3 0 453 0 0 3 0 603
2019 134 9 0 460 3 0 3 0 609
2020 113 3 0 477 2 0 7 0 602
2021 98 4 0 436 3 0 8 0 549
2022 90 3 0 403 2 0 12 0 510
2023 108 2 0 417 2 0 13 0 542
2024 102 2 0 442 4 0 14 0 564

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 Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 515 36.0 14.3 66
2000 527 36.5 14.4 69.4
2001 576 41.0 14.0 68.4
2002 579 43.0 13.5 73.2
2003 579 43.0 13.5 73.2
2004 592 43.9 13.5 74.5
2005 607 43.0 14.1 74.1
2006 576 45.0 12.8 76.4
2007 586 44.0 13.3 76.1
2008 618 47.5 13.0 75.2
2009 628 52.5 12.0 78.2
2010 632 50.9 12.3 79.3
2011 666 49.0 13.5 81.7
2012 667 50.0 13.3 77.2
2013 654 49.3 13.2 80
2014 570 44.0 12.9 78.8
2015 587 42.0 13.9 75.5
2016 617 43.0 14.3 77.5
2017 661 50.6 13.0 82.1
2018 603 47.9 12.5 85.7
2019 609 44.6 13.6 88.5
2020 602 44.6 13.4 91.9
2021 549 43.2 12.6 90.7
2022 510 40.3 12.6 89.4
2023 542 39.3 13.7 90.2
2024 564 41.4 13.6 89.7

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 Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 515 36.0 14.3 66
2000 527 36.5 14.4 69.4
2001 576 41.0 14.0 68.4
2002 579 43.0 13.5 73.2
2003 579 43.0 13.5 73.2
2004 592 43.9 13.5 74.5
2005 607 43.0 14.1 74.1
2006 576 45.0 12.8 76.4
2007 586 44.0 13.3 76.1
2008 618 47.5 13.0 75.2
2009 628 52.5 12.0 78.2
2010 632 50.9 12.3 79.3
2011 666 49.0 13.5 81.7
2012 667 50.0 13.3 77.2
2013 654 49.3 13.2 80
2014 570 44.0 12.9 78.8
2015 587 42.0 13.9 75.5
2016 617 43.0 14.3 77.5
2017 661 50.6 13.0 82.1
2018 603 47.9 12.5 85.7
2019 609 44.6 13.6 88.5
2020 602 44.6 13.4 91.9
2021 549 43.2 12.6 90.7
2022 510 40.3 12.6 89.4
2023 542 39.3 13.7 90.2
2024 564 41.4 13.6 89.7

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 Lakes Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,546 (15.9%) $8,163 (84.1%) $9,709
2020 $1,053 (10.8%) $8,683 (89.2%) $9,736
2021 $1,662 (14.6%) $9,706 (85.4%) $11,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Lakes Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4064th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4167th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Lakes Elementary)3431
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))4245
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Lakes Elementary)2024
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))3740
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Lakes Elementary)2615
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))3318
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Lakes Elementary)90
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))80
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Lakes Elementary)3252
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Lakes Elementary)2525
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))4142
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Lakes Elementary)2819
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))2123
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Lakes Elementary)3028
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))4848
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Lakes Elementary)3716
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))5941
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Highland Lakes Elementary)253
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd))4232
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students609542
 11%
African American92
 77.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic460417
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White134108
 19.4%
Two or More Races313
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%90.2%
 1.7%


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Students at Highland Lakes Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 18% White, 2% Two or more races.

Highland Lakes Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 564 students attended Highland Lakes Elementary.

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

Middle : Marble Falls Middle
High : Marble Falls High School


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

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