Very Good
#3411 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Highland Academy
Elementary School · Highland Academy District · Beaumont, CA
A charter elementary school in Beaumont, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 Wellwood Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Academy score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Academy 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,231/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaumont), 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
$100,462
Median home value
$458,300
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rings Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Palm Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| 21st Century Learning InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Anna Hause ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 609 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highland Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Highland Academy is listed in Highland Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Academy
Highland Academy is a public elementary school in Beaumont, CA, part of Highland Academy District, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,411 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Academy
What grades does Highland Academy serve?
Highland Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Academy?
Highland Academy has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Academy rank in CA?
Highland Academy ranks #3,411 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Highland Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Highland Academy a charter school?
Yes, Highland Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Highland Academy a Title I school?
No, Highland Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Academy?
38.8% of students at Highland Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (951) 266-0220
- Area population (ZIP 92223)
- 62,797
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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