The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 56% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Highland Village El
Highland Village Elementary is a small, established elementary school in an affluent, largely built-out suburban community in southern Denton County. The school sits in what is essentially a residential enclave with mature single-family neighborhoods, good parks and trail access, and a strong focus on family life. The enrollment is modest for its grade band, drawing from a relatively stable, economically comfortable area where home prices are well above county and state medians and most residents work in professional or managerial fields.
Academically, the school shows a mixed profile. On state assessments in math and reading across grades three through five, proficiency rates hover in the mid-to-upper range. Reading proficiency is strongest, with a substantial majority of third and fifth graders meeting or exceeding standards, while fourth grade reading is somewhat lower. Math proficiency is less consistent: third grade is notably weaker at around half the cohort meeting standard, while fourth and fifth grades recover to solid performance. Science results, available only for fifth grade, show roughly half the cohort meeting standard, which is a soft spot a parent may want to understand better when talking with the school. When looking at all tested subjects together, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top tier among elementary schools across the county's districts, a genuine strength that reflects the school's general positioning relative to its peers.
The student body is predominantly white, with roughly a fifth of students identifying as Hispanic and small numbers of Asian and multiracial students. About one in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is substantially lower than many Texas elementary schools and reflects the community's economic profile. Data on English learner enrollment and special education enrollment were not available in the records.
A significant development looms for families considering this school. In December 2024, the Lewisville ISD board voted to permanently close Highland Village Elementary at the end of the 2024-25 school year as part of a broader response to declining district enrollment and budget constraints. The district also approved rezoning of attendance areas. This means any child enrolled or planning to enroll would need to transition to another school in the district for the 2025-26 school year, and families should clarify with the district which campus their child will attend and what the new boundaries and feeder patterns will be.
The broader district has made some recent investments. In November 2023, voters approved a bond package for facility maintenance, repairs, safety upgrades, and technology infrastructure, which will shape the condition of schools across the district going forward. The district also adopted a new cell phone policy for 2025-26 that restricts personal devices during the school day.
The Highland Village area itself is quiet and family-oriented, with a strong trail system connecting neighborhoods, parks, and schools, and commercial activity concentrated along a few retail corridors rather than spread throughout. Housing values are high and still represent a small decline year over year. Most families commute to work across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and rail transit via the A-train is available nearby. Growth in the community has slowed, with most construction dating to the late 1980s through early 2000s and little new residential development underway.
For families weighing this school, the closure announcement is the dominant factor. The school itself has shown solid academic performance, particularly in reading and when viewed across all subjects, and draws from a stable, well-resourced community. But the end-of-year closure means this is not a school for continuity; it is a transitional placement at best. Parents should connect directly with the district to learn which receiving school their child would attend, what that campus offers, and how the transition will be managed.
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