Serving 991 students in grades 7-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highland Middle School's student population of 991 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
991 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
20%
13%
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White
52%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Middle School's ranking?
Highland Middle School is ranked #1537 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Highland Middle School often compared to?
Highland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
991 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Highland Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School offer ?
Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Highland Middle School part of?
Highland Middle School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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