Highlands Elementary
Spring Valley, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades K-5
3,046th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 46%· Stable
Highlands Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 3,046th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2015 to 46th in 2025.
Highlands Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 167 students tested
Highlands Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 446 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.2% | 63.2% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| White | 25.6% | 17.0% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Black | 14.2% | 9.2% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 5.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Highlands Elementary
Typical home value $765K in zip 91977 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highlands Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Sweetwater Springs ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.5 mi away2,736th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 35% - 5Loma ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.7 mi away3,219th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 3Casa de Oro ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.9 mi away4,268th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 8Murdock ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.5 mi away1,255th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 56% - 5Avocado ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.5 mi away3,162nd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 1Bancroft ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.6 mi away5,156th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 16% - 1Kempton Street Literacy AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 2.2 mi away5,267th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 13% - –Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education CenterLemon Grove · 2.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands Elementary in?
Highlands Elementary is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in Spring Valley, California.
Is Highlands Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 3,046th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary?
Hispanic 63%, White 17%, Black 9%, Two or more races 6% (446 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91977 is $765K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.