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Highlander Way Middle School

511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 744 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highlander Way Middle School's student population of 744 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highlander Way Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlander Way Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1207 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highlander Way Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highlander Way Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Highlander Way Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
91%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highlander Way Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Highlander Way Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highlander Way Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlander Way Middle School's ranking?
Highlander Way Middle School is ranked #1207 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Highlander Way Middle School often compared to?
Highlander Way Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Highlander Way Middle School?
744 students attend Highlander Way Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Highlander Way Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlander Way Middle School?
Highlander Way Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highlander Way Middle School offer ?
Highlander Way Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highlander Way Middle School part of?
Highlander Way Middle School is part of Howell School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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