Highlands Middle School
Highlands Middle School serves 817 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Highlands Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Highlands Middle School's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 817 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Highlands Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highlands Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3382 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 33% |
| Black | 84% | 22% |
| White | 8% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Highlands Middle School is Youth Development Center (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Youth Development Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 41 students
0.0 miles
3015 Parental Home Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 696-8771 0.0 K-12 41 - Jacksonville Pine Estates Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 277 students
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Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8767 0.2 PK-5 277 - Jacksonville Biscayne High School Alternative School
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Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 301-4367 0.4 9-12 134 - Jacksonville Garden City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 430 students
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Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130 0.7 PK-5 430 - Jacksonville Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
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Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754 1.4 PK-5 457
School Reviews
| 2 This is awful. There is no communication from the teachers. Duval county public school system created a very expensive system where parents and teachers can communicate, but it is not used by the teachers and the principal doesn't make the teacher use site as intended. The site has a homework page where the teachers are suppose to put in the student's homework and assignments for the week so the parent knows what work their child has to do. The site is never updated by teachers. Also, talking to the Principal is non-exsitant, due to the fact that she is off the campus or in a meeting with district; Yeah right. The fact is that the Principal doesn't want to deal with the concern of the parents. The principal behaves as the parents concern about the child isn't important enough to spend the time listen to the concerns. The violence at the school is also a major concern. I was worried about my son's safety everyday I sent him to this school. My son also told me that sometimes the bathrooms did not have soap for the students to wash their hands. I WARN parents not to send their child to this school!!! - Posted by Parent - betty |
| 2 Teacher does not make students adhere to dress code. Too much violence. Food is awful. You cannot talk to the teacher or principal. Teachers that are not qualified to teach. And school notes is a waste of time/not up-to-date - Posted by Parent - danae |
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