C
Below Average
54/100

Highland Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway, Burlington, NC 27215
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.50 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

54
Repit Score
out of 100
630
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.50 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina 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 North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (+3 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency41% (−1 pts vs. state avg 42%)
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 North Carolina 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
White57%47%reading -1 pts, math -11 pts45th percentile (list)
Black37%27%reading +11 pts, math +8 pts79th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +16 pts, math +5 pts68th percentile (list)
Asian50%70%reading -25 pts, math -12 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading +4 pts, math -8 pts38th 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 3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
City Burlington
ZIP Code 27215
District 3700030
NCES School ID 370003002838
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27215

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,844
Per Capita Income $38,214
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,500
Median Rent $1,026
Owner-Occupied 61.3%
Renter-Occupied 38.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.5%
Black 30.0%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Asian 6.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 630
Teachers (FTE) 41.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Repit School Score of 54 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?
Highland Elementary has 630 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary serve?
Highland Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Elementary receive per student?
Highland Elementary receives $15,701 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Elementary in 27215 ▼
Avg Home Value
$300,151
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,296
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
38.7%

Other Schools in 27215

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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