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#1609 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary School · Highlands Borough School District · Highlands, NJ
A Highlands Borough School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 NAVESINK AVENUE Hwy #36, Highlands, NJ 07732
- Math 30% vs NJ 43% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 50% (2024)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highlands Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NJ 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 Highlands Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Highlands), 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
$90,205
Median home value
$396,800
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navesink Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Atlantic Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Deane-porter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–3 | 2.3 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 174 | 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.
Highlands Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $45,382NCES 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.
Highlands Elementary School is listed in Highlands Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands, NJ, part of Highlands Borough School District, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlands Elementary School
What grades does Highlands Elementary School serve?
Highlands Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highlands Elementary School rank in NJ?
Highlands Elementary School ranks #1,609 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Highlands Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlands Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Highlands Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlands Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highlands Elementary School a charter school?
No, Highlands Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highlands Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Highlands Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlands Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Highlands 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (732) 872-1476
- Area population (ZIP 07732)
- 4,686
- Area average commute
- 39.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. 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 07732; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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