Serving 700 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Middle serves the eastern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Middle School's student population of 700 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
700 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
200 acres
School Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3556 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Middle School's ranking?
Highland Middle School is ranked #3556 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Highland Middle School often compared to?
Highland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Education Willkie Middle School, Irma Marsh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
700 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Highland Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School offer ?
Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highland Middle School part of?
Highland Middle School is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw Independent School District.
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