Highland Middle School serves 461 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)88%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
461 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Highland Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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?
Highland Middle School is part of Huron Valley Schools School District.
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