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School Comparison

Highland View Elementary
vs.
Takoma Park Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Highland View Elementary
Takoma Park Elementary
  • Takoma Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland View Elementary (106 vs. 81).
  • Takoma Park Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Highland View Elementary (83 vs. 65).
  • Highland View Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Takoma Park Elementary (373:1 vs. 366.7:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Takoma Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland View Elementary (106 vs. 81).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Takoma Park Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Highland View Elementary (83 vs. 65).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Highland View Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Takoma Park Elementary (3 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Highland View Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Takoma Park Elementary (373:1 vs. 366.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Highland View Elementary
$19,456.04
Takoma Park Elementary
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Highland View Elementary
65.6%
Takoma Park Elementary
65.6%
State revenue share
Highland View Elementary
27.2%
Takoma Park Elementary
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Highland View Elementary
7.2%
Takoma Park Elementary
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland View Elementary
27.1%
Takoma Park Elementary
27.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$128,733
Montgomery County
$128,733
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
7.1%
Montgomery County
7.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
60.3%
Montgomery County
60.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
2.7%
Montgomery County
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.