Below Average
#7222 of 8,552 schools in TX
Highlands EL
Elementary School · Goose Creek CISD · Baytown, TX
A Goose Creek CISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 30, Baytown, TX 77522
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highlands EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highlands EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,248/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Travis ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 765 | Compare → |
| Drew ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Crenshaw ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 509 | 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.
Goose Creek CISD
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #27 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highlands EL is listed in GOOSE CREEK CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlands EL
Highlands EL is a public elementary school in Baytown, TX, part of Goose Creek CISD, serving approximately 895 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,222 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlands EL
What grades does Highlands EL serve?
Highlands EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Highlands EL?
Highlands EL has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands EL is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highlands EL rank in TX?
Highlands EL ranks #7,222 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Highlands EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlands EL 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlands EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highlands EL a charter school?
No, Highlands EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highlands EL a Title I school?
No, Highlands EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlands EL?
81.8% of students at Highlands EL 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 895
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (281) 420-4900
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.
- 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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