Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Country Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Country Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
High Country Elementary School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
High Country Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Country Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4489 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Country Elementary School's ranking?
High Country Elementary School is ranked #4489 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are High Country Elementary School often compared to?
High Country Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comanche Springs Elementary School, Lake Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend High Country Elementary School?
534 students attend High Country Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of High Country Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Country Elementary School?
High Country Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Country Elementary School offer ?
High Country Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is High Country Elementary School part of?
High Country Elementary School is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw Independent School District.
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