Serving 451 students in grades 5-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Highland Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland Middle School is ranked #153 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
451 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Highland Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School offer ?
Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
