Highland High School is a public high school in Ault, Colorado, United States.
Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Ault, CO, covering approximately 536.6 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest point of the zone located about 30.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Middle School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Build Excellence
School Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Middle School's ranking?
Highland Middle School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Highland Middle School often compared to?
Highland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
234 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Highland Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School offer ?
Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Middle School part of?
Highland Middle School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-9.
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