Highland Middle School serves 258 students in grades 6-8.
Highland Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Highland Middle School's student population of 258 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #714 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
258 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highland Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Weld County School District No. Re-9.
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