Highlands MiddleSchool

1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 674 students in grades 5-8, Highlands MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highlands MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Highlands MiddleSchool's student population of 674 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Highlands MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands MiddleSchool is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1770 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
38%
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47%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
9%
14%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highlands MiddleSchool's ranking?
Highlands MiddleSchool is ranked #1770 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Highlands MiddleSchool?
674 students attend Highlands MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Highlands MiddleSchool students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands MiddleSchool?
Highlands MiddleSchool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlands MiddleSchool offer ?
Highlands MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands MiddleSchool part of?
Highlands MiddleSchool is part of Highlands SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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