Highlander Way Middle School vs. Parker Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Parker 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 35% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
744 students
741 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1077 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
246
260
Grade 7 Students
261
249
Grade 8 Students
237
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
91%
91%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
