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Highcrest Middle School

Highcrest Middle School is a public middle school in Wilmette, IL, serving grades 5–6, rated A, with 748 students and an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 88% in English Language Arts, 77% in Math and 72% in Science.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
5–6
Enrollment
748
Students per teacher
11:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts88%
Math77%
Science72%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White69%
Two or more races13%
Asian10%
Hispanic8%
Black0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-9.0%
Prior-year enrollment
822

School details

Address
569 Hunter Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone
(847) 512-6500
Website
wilmette39.org
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
174260001195
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School district

Wilmette School District 39

Common questions

About Highcrest Middle School

How is Highcrest Middle School rated?

Highcrest Middle School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Wilmette School District 39 is rated A+ overall.

How do students at Highcrest Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Highcrest Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 88% in English Language Arts, 77% in Math and 72% in Science.

What grades does Highcrest Middle School serve?

Highcrest Middle School serves grades 5–6 as a middle school.

How many students attend Highcrest Middle School?

748 students attend Highcrest Middle School, down from 822 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.

Which school district is Highcrest Middle School in?

Highcrest Middle School is part of Wilmette School District 39, which reports 6 schools, 3,288 students and $24,303 of spending per student.