Serving 825 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highgrove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highgrove Elementary School's student population of 825 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
No Excuses!
School Rankings
Highgrove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highgrove Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7174 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highgrove Elementary School's ranking?
Highgrove Elementary School is ranked #7174 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Highgrove Elementary School often compared to?
Highgrove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School, Castle View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Highgrove Elementary School?
825 students attend Highgrove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Highgrove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highgrove Elementary School?
Highgrove Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highgrove Elementary School offer ?
Highgrove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highgrove Elementary School part of?
Highgrove Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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