Highland Elementary School
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Phone: (575) 527-9636
District: Las Cruces Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 704 students
Highland Elementary School, a public school located in Las Cruces, NM, serves grades PK-5 in the Las Cruces Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Las Cruces, NM. 704 students attend Highland Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Measures of Student Success and Achievement data from New Mexico Public Education Department, and using 2024 Assessment of Science Readiness data from New Mexico Public Education Department. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2023 Student growth data from New Mexico Public Education Department. |
Posted: May 28, 2022
They let their students get bullied and not do anything about it. Always say their cameras are down. When a threat is made on a student they won't do anything until you write a report is made by the parent to do their investigation. Be careful if your child goes here or if you plan to.
Posted: May 28, 2022
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Posted: November 2, 2020
I would rate this school a 4. It has gone downhill so much. The first 2 years my children attended were great, these last 2 years have gotten harder and harder. Many of the good teachers and good principals have been replaced.
Posted: November 2, 2020
Many teachers don't give homework at all nor do they keep track of the students reading with a reading log.
Posted: November 2, 2020
Some of the teachers at Highland are phenomenal, but many are not mentally or emotionally suited for teaching.
Posted: November 2, 2020
Posted: November 2, 2020
Leadership was great years ago. Doesn't seem to be anymore.
Posted: November 2, 2020
Seems like the teachers get easily frustrated with the children with learning differences and don't take the time to help them.
Posted: November 2, 2020
Principal's discipline the children getting bullied for defending themselves.
Posted: August 30, 2014
Wow! I'm seeing some great changes within the school. I love how the teachers have jumped into academic lessons from day one. I feel like the staff is really on top of things this year and will show great improvement with our children. Each of them care about our children and have their best interest in mind. I love seeing everyone motivated! Parents, however, need to get involved more! At the PAC meeting, they mentioned the need for parents. Let us know what you need and then we can see if we can help the school & kids.
Posted: March 7, 2014
Highland is hands down the best elementary school in Las Cruces. Both of my children have been through this school K-5, for a total of 9 consecutive school years. The teachers are caring, nurturing and knowledgeable, there are opportunities for an after school program through the City of Las Cruces, Student Council, Young Rembrandts art lessons and Las Cruces Chess Academy are some optional after school programs (free or very low cost for these opportunities). The playground area is huge and the school is in a family friendly neighborhood. There are many opportunities for parents to get involved in the school - PTO, Volunteer in Classroom, Volunteer in AR store, Volunteer for Safe Routes to School Program, Book Fairs, Career Day, Science Fair to name a few. We have been so happy with our years at Highland and will truly miss being a part of this amazing school family!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Las Cruces | NM | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Mesquite Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El Paso | TX | 35.9 mi | |
| 3 | Redstone Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El Paso | TX | 36 mi | |
| 4 | Shadow Ridge Apartments | Apartment Complex | El Paso | TX | 47.1 mi | |
| 5 | Las Tierras | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El paso | TX | 49.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Crossing | Fort bliss | TX | 42.5 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown | El paso | TX | 44.7 mi | |
| 3 | Far East | El paso | TX | 49.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| White Sands Missile Range | 15.3 mi. |
| Fort Bliss | 43.3 mi. |
| Holloman AFB | 49.9 mi. |
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