Below Average
#2395 of 2,846 schools in PA
Highlands EL Sch
Elementary School · Highlands Sd · Tarentum, PA
A Highlands Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 East 9th Ave, Tarentum, PA 15084
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highlands EL Sch score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highlands EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,287/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tarentum), 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
$61,660
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–9 | 1.3 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Berkey SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 1–2 | 1.8 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Roy A. Hunt EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–6 | 1.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Stewart EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 4–5 | 1.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlands Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highlands EL Sch is listed in Highlands SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlands EL Sch
Highlands EL Sch is a public elementary school in Tarentum, PA, part of Highlands Sd, serving approximately 585 students in grades 1st-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,395 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlands EL Sch
What grades does Highlands EL Sch serve?
Highlands EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Highlands EL Sch?
Highlands EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands EL Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highlands EL Sch rank in PA?
Highlands EL Sch ranks #2,395 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Highlands EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlands EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlands EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highlands EL Sch a charter school?
No, Highlands EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highlands EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Highlands EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlands EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Highlands 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (724) 224-0300
- Area population (ZIP 15084)
- 9,884
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 15084; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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