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Highland Lakes School vs. Mountain Shadows Elementary School

Should you attend Highland Lakes School or Mountain Shadows Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Highland Lakes School
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Highland Lakes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,065 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highland Lakes School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Shadows Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
1,065 students
421 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Lakes School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Shadows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Lakes School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Shadows Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Lakes School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Shadows Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Lakes School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Shadows Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#206 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#502 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Lakes School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Shadows Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in AZ)
42%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Lakes School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Shadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Lakes School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Shadows Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Lakes School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountain Shadows Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
58
Kindergarten Students
88
56
Grade 1 Students
81
55
Grade 2 Students
96
41
Grade 3 Students
81
49
Grade 4 Students
105
49
Grade 5 Students
112
58
Grade 6 Students
96
55
Grade 7 Students
195
-
Grade 8 Students
211
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Lakes School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Shadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Lakes School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Lakes School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Shadows Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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