Serving 1,676 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 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Hills Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Georgetown, IN school district, encompassing approximately 149 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Hills Middle School's student population of 1,676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,676 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Hills Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Hills Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: 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 #195 out of 1,743 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Highland Hills Middle School?
1,676 students attend Highland Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Highland Hills Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Hills Middle School part of?
Highland Hills Middle School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con School District.
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