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Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School is a public middle school in Highland, IL, serving grades 6–8, rated B-, with 616 students and a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 61% in Science, 60% in English Language Arts and 45% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
616
Students per teacher
13.9:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Science61%
English Language Arts60%
Math45%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White94%
Two or more races3%
Hispanic1%
Black1%
Asian1%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
30%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-4.8%
Prior-year enrollment
647

Homes assigned to this school

7,772 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Highland Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
400 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249
Phone
(618) 651-8800
Website
highlandcusd5.org/hms
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171899002180
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School district

Highland Community Unit School District 5

District rating
A-
Schools
6
Students
2,730
Spending per student
$13,150
Teachers (FTE)
200
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Highland Middle School

How is Highland Middle School rated?

Highland Middle School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Highland Community Unit School District 5 is rated A- overall.

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

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Highland Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 61% in Science, 60% in English Language Arts and 45% in Math.

What grades does Highland Middle School serve?

Highland Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Highland Middle School?

616 students attend Highland Middle School, down from 647 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Highland Middle School?

TopHap matches 7,772 residential properties to Highland Middle School in and around Highland. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Highland Middle School in?

Highland Middle School is part of Highland Community Unit School District 5, which reports 6 schools, 2,730 students and $13,150 of spending per student.