Needs Improvement
#2798 of 2,846 schools in PA
Highland EL Sch
Elementary School · Ambridge Area SD
1101 Highland Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003
Enrollment
303
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
303
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,798 of 2,846
In Ambridge
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Ambridge Area SD
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Highland EL Sch
Elementary School in Ambridge · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Highland EL Sch
Highland EL Sch is a public elementary school in Ambridge, PA, part of Ambridge Area SD. Highland EL Sch serves approximately 303 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Highland EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,798 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Highland EL Sch show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Highland EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Highland EL Sch — Students at Highland EL Sch score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.6/10.
How Highland EL Sch Compares
See how Highland EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1101 Highland Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highland EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edgeworth El Sch (rated 9.4/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Sewickley), which scores notably higher. Another option is J.A. Allard El Sch (rated 8.5/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Moon Township), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bon Meade El Sch (rated 8.1/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Moon Township), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ambridge, see our Ambridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area HS Ambridge | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| WATSON INSTITUTE Sewickley | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Quaker Valley HS Leetsdale | 2.3 mi | 9.4 |
| State Street El Sch Baden | 2.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Hopewell SHS Aliquippa | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| THE HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Aliquippa | 2.4 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Aliquippa | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Margaret Ross El Sch Aliquippa | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Hopewell JHS Aliquippa | 2.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Aliquippa JSHS Aliquippa | 2.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Edgeworth El Sch Sewickley | 3.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Bon Meade El Sch Moon Township | 3.5 mi | 8.1 |
| SEWICKLEY ACADEMY Sewickley | 3.6 mi | 5.0 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE LEARNING Moon Township | 3.5 mi | — |
| Baden Academy CS Baden | 4.0 mi | 3.4 |
| NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN Sewickley | 4.1 mi | — |
| J.A. Allard El Sch Moon Township | 4.3 mi | 8.5 |
| ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sewickley | 4.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Aliquippa El Sch Aliquippa | 3.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Quaker Valley MS Sewickley | 4.3 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,943
Median Home Value
$119,000
Median Rent
$886/mo
Population
11,394
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
62.4%
Avg Commute
24.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
44.5
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| Blaine James G Sch Philadelphia, PA | 2.6 |
| John Adams #4 Scranton, PA | 2.6 |
| Hamilton Andrew Sch Philadelphia, PA | 2.5 |
| Lamberton Robert E Sch Philadelphia, PA | 2.5 |
| McDaniel Delaplaine Sch Philadelphia, PA | 2.7 |
| Propel CS-Northside Pittsburgh, PA | 2.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highland EL Sch
What grades does Highland EL Sch serve?
Highland EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Highland EL Sch?
Highland EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland EL Sch rank in PA?
Highland EL Sch ranks #2,798 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Highland EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland EL Sch has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland EL Sch a charter school?
No, Highland EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Highland EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland EL Sch?
100.7% of students at Highland EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (724) 266-2833
Resources & Links
District
Ambridge Area SD- District Enrollment
- 2,198
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,071
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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