Highland Middle School (Closed 2012)

Serving 395 students in grades 5-9, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 74% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
(10-11)
74%
77%
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(10-11)
78%
82%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
16%
17%
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White
79%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% OH state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
395 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highland Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School offer ?
Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Highland Middle School part of?
Highland Middle School is part of Barberton City School District.

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