Highland Community Middle School
Tel:
(608) 929-4525
Highland Community Middle School serves 75 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Highland Community Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Highland Community Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Highland Community Middle School's student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 75 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Highland Community Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Community Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1056 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 94% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Highland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Highland Community Middle School is Highland Community High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Iowa-grant Elementary Middle School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland Community Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Highland Highland Community Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 154 students
0.3 miles
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525 0.3 PK-5 154 - Highland Highland Community High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 82 students
0.3 miles
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525 0.3 9-12 82 - Livingston Iowa-grant Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 574 students
8.6 miles
498 County Road Ig
Livingston, WI 53554
(608) 943-6313 8.6 PK-8 574 - Livingston Iowa-grant High School Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
8.6 miles
462 County Road Ig
Livingston, WI 53554
(608) 943-6312 8.6 9-12 172 - Muscoda Riverdale Academy Alternative School
9.9 miles
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101 9.9 n/a n/a
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