Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Middle School serves the northeast part of Hobbs, NM, covering an attendance zone of approximately 34.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the school's boundaries and the furthest edge being 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Middle School's student population of 808 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Highland P.O.W.E.R! (Promote, Ownership, Worth, Effort, Respect)
School Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Middle School's ranking?
Highland Middle School is ranked #457 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Highland Middle School often compared to?
Highland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Middle School, Heizer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
808 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Highland Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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 Hobbs School District.
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