Excellent
#14 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Highland Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Muscle Shoals City · Muscle Shoals, AL
A Muscle Shoals City elementary school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
714 Elmhurst St, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
- Reading 96% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Highland Park Elementary School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muscle Shoals), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,726
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| G W Trenholm Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Wa Threadgill Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 1–2 | 2.7 mi | 232 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muscle Shoals City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Park Elementary School is listed in Muscle Shoals City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muscle Shoals, AL, part of Muscle Shoals City, serving approximately 226 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 96% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park Elementary School
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School serve?
Highland Park Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park Elementary School rank in AL?
Highland Park Elementary School ranks #14 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Highland Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park Elementary School has 96% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Highland Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Highland Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Highland Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park Elementary School?
51.3% of students at Highland Park Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Colbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (256) 389-2620
- Area population (ZIP 35661)
- 18,957
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35661; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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