Very Good
#448 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 22% in state
Highland Primary School
Elementary School · Snowflake Unified District (4391) · Snowflake, AZ
A Snowflake Unified District (4391) elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
682 W SCHOOL BUS LN, Snowflake, AZ 85937
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Primary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Highland Primary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,475
Median home value
$259,000
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | 2.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Snowflake Unified District (4391)
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $7,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Primary School is listed in Snowflake Unified District (4391); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Primary School
Highland Primary School is a public elementary school in Snowflake, AZ, part of Snowflake Unified District (4391), serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Primary School
What grades does Highland Primary School serve?
Highland Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Highland Primary School?
Highland Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Primary School rank in AZ?
Highland Primary School ranks #448 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Highland Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Primary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Primary School a charter school?
No, Highland Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Primary School a Title I school?
No, Highland Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (928) 536-4156
- Area population (ZIP 85937)
- 9,975
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 85937; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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