Highlander Way Middle School vs. Parker Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Highlander Way Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 709 students in grades 6-8, Parker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
755 students
709 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1063 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
252
237
Grade 7 Students
233
232
Grade 8 Students
270
240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
91%
92%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
