Highland Elementary School

About Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School is a vibrant learning community located in a beautiful natural setting in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Our school is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for our students. Our staff is committed to helping each student reach his or her fullest potential.
Highland Elementary School offers a rigorous academic program including math, science, language arts, and social studies. We also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities such as art, music, physical education, and clubs. We believe in providing our students with the tools and resources they need to become lifelong learners.
At Highland Elementary School, we strive to create a positive and supportive school culture. We promote respect and kindness, and we celebrate the diversity of our student body. We also emphasize the importance of community service and providing students with the opportunity to give back to their local community.
Highland Elementary School is a place where students can grow, learn, and thrive. We are proud of our students and their accomplishments and look forward to helping them reach their goals.

Address:	3042 E Adobe St Mesa, AZ 85213
Phone:	(480) 472-7600
Site:	mpsaz.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	707 students

Overview Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School serves 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Highland Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.