Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 719 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Highland Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.38, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
719 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School offer ?
Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 719 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
