Highlands Elementary School

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Highlands Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
3131 S Barcelona St,  Spring Valley, CA
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
4.3
521 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jon Mcevoy
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
12%
State Average
19.4%
Science
7.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
66.1%
White
15.7%
Black
7.3%
Two or more races
6.4%
Filipino
2%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/19/2026
We wish we would have known about Highlands sooner! When my son had a terrible experience at another school we ended up at Highlands with a short time left in his 5th grade year. The special education team was amazing and Ms. Pezone the principal went above and beyond to make sure my son was welcome...
principal
4/7/2026
Highly recommend this school for your child. The children in this school always have amazing teachers that love doing their job, willing to help them, and the front office has amazing service with Ms. Diana being so great at answering phone calls and communicating with parents. Definitely recommend...
1.0 parent
2/12/2026
Principal is horrible , front office staff is very very rude . Theyre pickup is also horrible , pickup staff is a joke (always have attitudes, especially the younger staff) no sense of common sense . Save your kids and send them to a better school . Kids have to gather in a "circle" on the field in...
5.0 other
6/10/2015
They are by far the best school my children have been in this district, the teachers and staff really care. They have an amazing special education program and your kids do not get " forgotten about". I wish I could give them 10 stars I had no idea when my son was placed here that this school would b...

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Highlands Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Spring Valley, CA, in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 521 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Highlands Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $800,231. Discover additional schools in the area, like Monte Vista High School, Heartland Christian, Lighthouse Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Spring Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highlands Elementary School.

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