Highland Hills Middle School

3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd
Georgetown, IN 47122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,672 students in grades 5-8, Highland Hills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Highland Hills Middle School's student population of 1,672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,672 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Hills Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Hills Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#261 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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53%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
92%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Highland Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Hills Middle School's ranking?
Highland Hills Middle School is ranked #261 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Highland Hills Middle School often compared to?
Highland Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathaniel Scribner Middle School, Hazelwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Highland Hills Middle School?
1,672 students attend Highland Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Highland Hills Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Hills Middle School?
Highland Hills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Hills Middle School offer ?
Highland Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Highland Hills Middle School part of?
Highland Hills Middle School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch School District.

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5   2/17/2024
good staff.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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