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#93 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Highland School

School · Highland ISD · Roscoe, TX

A school in Roscoe, TX where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6625 FM 608, Roscoe, TX 79545

  • Math 80% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+36.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism4.5%

Students at Highland School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency80%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Highland School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low166/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roscoe), 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

$55,667

Median home value

$100,600

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Highland ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Highland School is listed in HIGHLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Highland School

Highland School is a public school in Roscoe, TX, part of Highland ISD, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highland School

What grades does Highland School serve?

Highland School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Highland School?

Highland School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Highland School rank in TX?

Highland School ranks #93 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Highland School's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Highland School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Highland School a charter school?

No, Highland School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Highland School a Title I school?

No, Highland School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland School?

24.3% of students at Highland 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 – 12th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nolan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 79545)
1,778
Area median age
32.6
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 79545; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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