Highlands Elementary School
Huntsville, AL · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Highlands Elementary School is a middle school located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school serves 371 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 51/100 (C), Highlands Elementary School performs at the state average for Alabama. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highlands Elementary School has a DataScore of 51/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Highlands Elementary School has 371 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
Yes, Highlands Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +39, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Highlands Elementary School is part of the Huntsville City in Huntsville, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.