D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Highland Lakes El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8200 W FM 1431, Granite Shoals, TX 78654
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Texas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.56 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
564
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.56 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−22 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency19% (−16 pts vs. state avg 35%)
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 Texas 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
White15%25%reading -41 pts, math -29 pts1st percentile (list)
Hispanic17%17%reading -15 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts16th 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 8200 W FM 1431
City Granite Shoals
ZIP Code 78654
District 4829010
NCES School ID 482901007819
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78654

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,503
Per Capita Income $40,342
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $294,800
Median Rent $1,278
Owner-Occupied 70.6%
Renter-Occupied 29.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Lakes El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 78.4%
White 18.1%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Black 0.4%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 564
Teachers (FTE) 41.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Lakes El?
Highland Lakes El has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Lakes El?
Highland Lakes El has 564 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Highland Lakes El serve?
Highland Lakes El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Lakes El receive per student?
Highland Lakes El receives $16,324 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Lakes El in 78654 ▼
Avg Home Value
$403,726
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,660
1-Year Change
-2.3%
% Renters
29.4%

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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