Highlands Elementary School

Highlands Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-4
101 E 9th Ave,  Tarentum, PA
Highlands School District
3.5
633 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
15.6%
Science
36.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
612:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
66.4%
Two or more races
16.7%
Black
11.5%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/5/2025
All nine of my children. Went to school and thrived at this school, All had a good experience. My youngest just graduated fourth grade and had special needs he was there the way through first grade. The teachers throughout the years where in my opinion caring, motivational, and the the office staff,...
2.0 parent
5/23/2018
Worst school my kids ever attended. There are some teachers that truly care but if you have a complaint about bullying you're ignored and the blame is redirected. Also, the classes have a ratio of 30 to 1 so the classes are chaotic. My kids barely brought any homework home also a bad sign. They also...
1.0 parent
3/26/2013
Classroom sizes are too big. The office is unprofessional and uncaring. Many subjects are not being taught as they are not part of PSSAs, which is where the money is. Nothing is done with bullying and any other issues you may have. I am leaving the district as soon as possible,
3.0 parent
6/24/2012
The building is nice and I would have to say yes that most of the teachers and staff do care. Now if you have any issues with your child being bullied and you go into the school to report it they are very slow to respond and take care of the situation. Be careful because if a teacher doesn't follow...

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Highlands Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-4 in Tarentum, PA, in the Tarentum neighborhood, and is served by the Highlands School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 633 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Highlands Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $111,641. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highlands Senior High School, Valley Junior-Senior High School, St. Joseph High School, and more. Learn more about what Tarentum has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highlands Elementary School.

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