Ed Willkie Middle School vs. Highland Middle School
Should I attend Ed Willkie Middle School or Highland Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ed Willkie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Ed Willkie Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
703 students
756 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3413 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3998 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
224
220
Grade 7 Students
240
256
Grade 8 Students
239
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
40%
42%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
35%
32%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%