C+
Average
62/100

Highland Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 HIGHLAND AVE, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Florida
Growth
B+
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
899
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.99 in 2009–19; 70th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−23 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency28% (−18 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -37 pts, math -37 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic26%30%reading -23 pts, math -18 pts8th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native25%25%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income25%27%reading -18 pts, math -15 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 HIGHLAND AVE
City Lake Worth
ZIP Code 33460
District 1201500
NCES School ID 120150001514
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33460

Understanding the community around Highland Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,624
Per Capita Income $28,833
Poverty Rate 17.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%
High School or Higher 73.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $292,500
Median Rent $1,324
Owner-Occupied 43.0%
Renter-Occupied 57.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 70.2%
Black 19.5%
White 6.0%
American Indian 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Races 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 899
Teachers (FTE) 77.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 899 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School serve?
Highland Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Elementary School receive per student?
Highland Elementary School receives $14,596 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Elementary School in 33460 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,683
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,966
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
57.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026