Serving 899 students in grades 6-8, Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Dunedin Highland Middle School's student population of 899 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunedin Highland Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1990 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dunedin Highland Middle School is ranked #1990 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dunedin Highland Middle School often compared to?
Dunedin Highland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Fundamental Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dunedin Highland Middle School?
899 students attend Dunedin Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dunedin Highland Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunedin Highland Middle School?
Dunedin Highland Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunedin Highland Middle School offer ?
Dunedin Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dunedin Highland Middle School part of?
Dunedin Highland Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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This is a unique school in that it offers Scottish Piping, Scottish Drumming and Highland Dance within the curriculum.
Review Dunedin Highland Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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