Serving 426 students in grades 5-8, Highlands Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Highlands Middle School is 0.39, 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Highlands Middle School?
426 students attend Highlands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Highlands Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Middle School?
Highlands Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlands Middle School offer ?
Highlands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Highlands Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
