Below Average
#875 of 990 schools in CT
Highland Park School
Elementary School · Manchester School District · Manchester, CT
A Manchester School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
397 Porter St., Manchester, CT 06040
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Park School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Highland Park 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), 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
$84,741
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Buckley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| St James SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 336 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manchester School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $29,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Park School is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park School
Highland Park School is a public elementary school in Manchester, CT, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 329 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #875 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park School
What grades does Highland Park School serve?
Highland Park School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park School rank in CT?
Highland Park School ranks #875 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Highland Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Park School a charter school?
No, Highland Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park School a Title I school?
No, Highland Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park School?
54.4% of students at Highland Park 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (860) 647-3430
- Area population (ZIP 06040)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 06040; 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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