Below Average
#1619 of 1,793 schools in MA
Highland
Elementary School · Westfield · Westfield, MA
A Westfield elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085
- Math 47% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2022, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 52 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Highland 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,008/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westfield), 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
$83,821
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01085; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abner GibbsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Franklin AveEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Fort Meadow Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 1.3 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| St Marys Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 203 | 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.
Westfield
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland is listed in Westfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland
Highland is a public elementary school in Westfield, MA, part of Westfield, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,619 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland
What grades does Highland serve?
Highland serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Highland?
Highland has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland rank in MA?
Highland ranks #1,619 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Highland's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland a charter school?
No, Highland is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland a Title I school?
No, Highland is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (413) 572-6428
- Area population (ZIP 01085)
- 41,466
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01085; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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