Very Good
#1230 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 26% in state
Highview Elementary School
Elementary School · Nanuet Union Free School District · Nanuet, NY
A Nanuet Union Free School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24 HIGHVIEW AVE, Nanuet, NY 10954
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highview Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,927
Median home value
$502,300
Median rent
$2,184/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10954; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Birchwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Blue Rock SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Bardonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 355 | 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.
Nanuet Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highview Elementary School is listed in NANUET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highview Elementary School
Highview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nanuet, NY, part of Nanuet Union Free School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,230 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highview Elementary School
What grades does Highview Elementary School serve?
Highview Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Highview Elementary School?
Highview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highview Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highview Elementary School rank in NY?
Highview Elementary School ranks #1,230 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Highview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Highview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highview Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Highview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Highview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highview Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Highview 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (845) 627-3480
- Area population (ZIP 10954)
- 27,474
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 10954; 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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