Highlands Middle School
Tel:
(904)696-8771
- Highlands Middle School serves 756 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Highlands Middle School's student population of 756 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 |
| Total Students | 756 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highlands Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highlands Middle School is 0.31, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3208 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 32% |
| Black | 82% | 22% |
| White | 12% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highlands Middle School is Youth Development Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Youth Development Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Youth Development Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Youth Development Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 37 students
0.0 miles
3015 Parental Home Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904)696-8771 0.0 K-12 37 - Jacksonville Pine Estates Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
0.2 miles
10741 Pine Estates Rd E
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)696-8767 0.2 PK-5 263 - Jacksonville Biscayne High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 208 students
0.4 miles
1680 Dunn Ave Ste 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)301-4367 0.4 9-12 208 - Jacksonville Garden City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
0.7 miles
2814 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)924-3130 0.7 PK-5 405 - Jacksonville Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 479 students
1.4 miles
1000 Depaul Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)696-8754 1.4 PK-5 479
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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