Highland Park Elementary

Summary:

Highland Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 369 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 340 out of 968 districts in the state.

Academically, Highland Park Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of Texas elementary schools, with mixed performance on STAAR tests compared to state and district averages. The school's female students and special education students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 25-35% of Texas elementary schools, while Hispanic students and English Language Learners have performed more poorly, ranking in the bottom 35-45%. Nearby schools in the Amarillo ISD generally have lower academic performance, with Lawndale Elementary, Hamlet Elementary, and Mesa Verde Elementary having the lowest proficiency rates.

Highland Park Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,843 in 2019-2020 to $12,243 in 2020-2021, and a relatively stable student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.6 to 13.0 students per teacher. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as the relatively strong results for female and special education students, suggests effective instructional strategies or support programs, while the lower performance of Hispanic students and English Language Learners indicates a need for targeted interventions to address the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15300 Amarillo Blvd E
       Amarillo, TX  79108-0430


(806) 335-2823

District: Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2051st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,243 Help


Students who attend Highland Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Park Middle
High:    Highland Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.1%
White:
43.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Park Elementary ranks better than 56.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.1%), White (43.4%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Park Elementary is $12,243.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highland Park Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highland Park Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Park Independent School District (Isd) 340th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.95 982nd 3465 71.7%
2005 70.11 995th 3475 71.4%
2006 56.55 1703rd 3476 51.0%
2007 68.01 1199th 3724 67.8%
2008 68.54 1141st 3768 69.7%
2009 63.63 1505th 3884 61.3%
2010 48.40 2410th 3937 38.8%
2011 41.80 2856th 4095 30.3%
2012 45.63 2546th 4206 39.5%
2013 52.02 2186th 4221 48.2%
2014 59.87 1776th 4260 58.3%
2015 54.44 2092nd 4320 51.6%
2016 48.32 2383rd 4286 44.4%
2017 24.01 3546th 4329 18.1%
2018 35.72 2815th 4359 35.4%
2019 50.86 1983rd 4479 55.7%
2021 58.78 1578th 4578 65.5%
2022 63.23 1457th 4581 68.2%
2023 61.55 1535th 4647 67.0%
2024 51.74 2051st 4675 56.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.46 520th 3226 83.9%
2019 84.63 201st 3333 94.0%
2021 40.25 2062nd 3446 40.2%
2023 33.33 2617th 3556 26.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.49 1443rd 3558 59.4%
2019 41.15 1973rd 3684 46.4%
2021 69.74 568th 3799 85.0%
2022 62.06 975th 3952 75.3%
2023 44.64 1980th 4086 51.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.71 2987th 4264 29.9%
2019 53.26 1819th 4309 57.8%
2021 62.35 1269th 4451 71.5%
2022 76.27 597th 4477 86.7%
2023 31.82 3406th 4521 24.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.40 2969th 4306 31.0%
2019 60.46 1480th 4348 66.0%
2021 68.07 1144th 4499 74.6%
2022 62.71 1438th 4561 68.5%
2023 64.32 1345th 4588 70.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 2348th 4240 44.6%
2019 62.52 1183rd 4295 72.5%
2021 50.57 1794th 4331 58.6%
2022 65.12 1103rd 4461 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 2742nd 4319 36.5%
2019 38.96 2731st 4357 37.3%
2021 47.04 2138th 4498 52.5%
2022 62.06 1480th 4563 67.6%
2023 57.90 1706th 4585 62.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 3287th 4168 21.1%
2019 36.78 2850th 4188 31.9%
2021 55.05 1635th 4329 62.2%
2022 64.12 1210th 4376 72.3%
2023 58.65 1553rd 4401 64.7%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.96 2753rd 3127 12.0%
2019 46.72 1744th 3142 44.5%
2021 38.90 1983rd 3082 35.7%
2022 45.42 1789th 3082 42.0%
2023 37.95 2081st 3106 33.0%
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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 Park Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Highland Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 14 13 38 5 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 366 23 8 50 4 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 314 9 5 52 3 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 322 21 5 59 3 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 307 21 8 57 3 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 281 21 4 58 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 328 21 2 51 2 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 315 24 4 84 5 n/a n/a 0 432
1996 315 24 4 84 5 n/a n/a 0 432
1997 326 30 4 111 5 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 313 22 4 96 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 324 13 5 94 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 335 16 11 100 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 318 15 10 98 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 293 19 11 104 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 293 19 11 104 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 281 16 12 112 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 312 16 15 104 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 307 21 12 106 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 308 22 21 115 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 315 20 20 130 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 299 17 20 132 4 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 303 16 22 137 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 309 19 24 155 2 0 2 0 511
2012 273 18 23 146 6 0 7 0 473
2013 277 17 25 159 7 1 6 0 492
2014 224 14 28 162 7 1 6 0 442
2015 219 20 24 153 7 1 10 0 434
2016 189 18 24 164 8 1 16 0 420
2017 211 20 20 195 6 1 15 0 468
2018 198 18 22 199 2 1 13 0 453
2019 189 16 17 186 1 0 15 0 424
2020 216 13 17 202 1 0 11 0 460
2021 184 9 15 187 1 0 15 0 411
2022 163 8 11 195 1 0 11 0 389
2023 160 7 12 170 1 0 19 0 369

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 383 32.0 11.9 n/a
1991 410 32.1 12.7 n/a
1992 396 31.6 12.5 0.5
1993 365 32.0 11.4 57.5
1994 404 32.4 12.5 34.9
1995 432 32.3 13.4 32.2
1996 432 32.3 13.4 32.2
1997 476 31.2 15.3 33.6
1998 437 33.4 13.1 32.7
1999 439 31.8 13.8 52.4
2000 463 30.5 15.2 51.6
2001 443 32.3 13.7 56.2
2002 429 29.9 14.3 54.5
2003 429 29.9 14.3 54.5
2004 424 29.8 14.2 49.3
2005 449 29.9 15.0 62.8
2006 446 32.0 13.9 64.1
2007 466 32.5 14.3 68.9
2008 487 32.6 14.9 66.1
2009 472 34.0 13.9 67.6
2010 481 36.9 13.0 69.2
2011 511 38.0 13.4 70.5
2012 473 34.0 13.9 63.6
2013 492 34.0 14.4 69.9
2014 442 34.0 13.0 62.4
2015 434 35.0 12.4 61.3
2016 420 34.0 12.3 63.8
2017 468 30.9 15.1 66.5
2018 453 32.0 14.1 63.6
2019 424 32.0 13.2 71.7
2020 460 31.8 14.4 65.4
2021 411 31.5 13.0 52.3
2022 389 30.6 12.6 62
2023 369 28.4 12.9 55.8

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 383 32.0 11.9 n/a
1991 410 32.1 12.7 n/a
1992 396 31.6 12.5 0.5
1993 365 32.0 11.4 57.5
1994 404 32.4 12.5 34.9
1995 432 32.3 13.4 32.2
1996 432 32.3 13.4 32.2
1997 476 31.2 15.3 33.6
1998 437 33.4 13.1 32.7
1999 439 31.8 13.8 52.4
2000 463 30.5 15.2 51.6
2001 443 32.3 13.7 56.2
2002 429 29.9 14.3 54.5
2003 429 29.9 14.3 54.5
2004 424 29.8 14.2 49.3
2005 449 29.9 15.0 62.8
2006 446 32.0 13.9 64.1
2007 466 32.5 14.3 68.9
2008 487 32.6 14.9 66.1
2009 472 34.0 13.9 67.6
2010 481 36.9 13.0 69.2
2011 511 38.0 13.4 70.5
2012 473 34.0 13.9 63.6
2013 492 34.0 14.4 69.9
2014 442 34.0 13.0 62.4
2015 434 35.0 12.4 61.3
2016 420 34.0 12.3 63.8
2017 468 30.9 15.1 66.5
2018 453 32.0 14.1 63.6
2019 424 32.0 13.2 71.7
2020 460 31.8 14.4 65.4
2021 411 31.5 13.0 52.3
2022 389 30.6 12.6 62
2023 369 28.4 12.9 55.8

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 Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,655 (16.7%) $8,239 (83.3%) $9,894
2020 $1,376 (15.6%) $7,467 (84.4%) $8,843
2021 $2,282 (18.6%) $9,960 (81.4%) $12,243

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1983rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1535th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)5139
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))5139
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)3838
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))3838
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)4051
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))4051
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)3367
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))3367
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)5756
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))5756
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)6663
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))6663
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Highland Park Elementary)5541
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))5541
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424369
 13%
African American167
 56.3%
American Indian11
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic186170
 8.6%
Pacific Islander00
White189160
 15.3%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.7%55.8%
 15.9%


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

Middle : Highland Park Middle
High : Highland Park High School

Students at Highland Park Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 43% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Highland Park Elementary ranks 2051st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Highland Park Elementary.


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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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