Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Highland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
253 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
