Highland Middle School
Tel:
(970)834-2820
- Highland Middle School serves 213 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Highland Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland Middle School's student population of 213 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 213 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #883 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 69% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Weld County No. Re-9 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Middle School is Highland High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eaton Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eaton Middle School (3.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ault Highland High School Grades: 9-12 | 248 students
0.2 miles
208 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
(970)834-2816 0.2 9-12 248 - Eaton Eaton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 468 students
3.9 miles
225 Juniper Avenue
Eaton, CO 80615
(970)454-3358 3.9 6-8 468 - Pierce Highland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 392 students
4.0 miles
101 2nd Street
Pierce, CO 80650
(970)834-2853 4.0 K-5 392 - Eaton Eaton High School Grades: 9-12 | 546 students
4.1 miles
114 Park Avenue
Eaton, CO 80615
(970)454-3374 4.1 9-12 546 - Eaton Benjamin Eaton Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 380 students
4.2 miles
100 South Mountain View Drive
Eaton, CO 80615
(970)454-5200 4.2 3-5 380
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