Is Highland Middle School a good school?

Highland Middle School ranks 36 th of 330 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Highland Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Highland Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Highland Middle School?

Students at Highland Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Highland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Highland Middle School usually go on to attend Highland High School

Highland Middle School in Hardy AR

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Highland Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Middle School 36^th of 330 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Highland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Highland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School District 42^nd of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highland Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	65.19	73^rd	208	64.9%
2006	57.84	91^st	206	55.8%
2007	65.70	76^th	225	66.2%
2008	68.62	60^th	223	73.1%
2009	83.87	17^th	240	92.9%
2010	65.29	86^th	254	66.1%
2011	69.97	73^rd	264	72.3%
2012	68.64	80^th	265	69.8%
2013	65.37	97^th	278	65.1%
2014	69.41	78^th	280	72.1%
2015	78.06	32^nd	275	88.4%
2016	69.27	74^th	312	76.3%
2017	61.93	121^st	315	61.6%
2018	59.27	134^th	318	57.9%
2019	57.53	134^th	319	58.0%
2021	55.50	150^th	330	54.5%
2022	74.30	63^rd	318	80.2%
2023	81.97	37^th	330	88.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	298	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	300
1989	287	2	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	291
1990	389	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
1991	408	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1992	389	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	391
1993	407	0	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	415
1994	429	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	436
1995	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1996	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1997	358	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	366
1998	342	1	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	351
1999	354	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	361
2000	369	2	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	379
2001	370	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	380
2002	369	1	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	377
2003	369	1	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	377
2004	389	3	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	403
2005	388	5	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	405
2006	342	5	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	357
2007	337	5	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	351
2008	334	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	342
2009	357	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	364
2010	372	0	1	2	2	0	0	377
2011	387	1	2	3	5	0	0	398
2012	375	2	1	3	5	0	0	386
2013	353	2	1	9	2	0	0	367
2014	381	5	0	10	1	0	0	397
2015	479	6	1	22	3	0	0	511
2016	475	5	1	16	2	0	2	501
2017	472	6	3	17	2	0	1	501
2018	461	4	0	18	3	0	1	487
2019	461	6	3	11	3	0	2	486
2020	474	3	3	16	2	0	4	502
2021	477	6	3	9	1	1	4	501
2022	460	7	1	10	1	0	9	488
2023	472	6	0	11	0	0	3	492

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	300	15.5	19.3	n/a
1989	291	22.0	13.2	n/a
1990	389	25.0	15.5	33.4
1991	412	20.6	20.0	40
1992	391	21.7	18.0	34.5
1993	415	23.0	18.0	41.4
1994	436	24.6	17.7	44
1995	351	0.0	0.0	44.4
1996	351	0.0	0.0	44.4
1997	366	26.0	14.1	46.7
1998	351	20.5	17.1	44.2
1999	361	14.1	25.6	49.9
2000	379	24.0	15.8	58.3
2001	380	25.0	15.2	57.1
2002	377	19.0	19.8	60.2
2003	377	19.0	19.8	60.2
2004	403	21.0	19.2	59.3
2005	405	25.0	16.2	59
2006	357	30.0	11.9	58
2007	351	31.0	11.3	67
2008	342	27.0	12.7	59.9
2009	364	30.0	12.1	61.8
2010	377	31.7	12.5	63.7
2011	398	30.4	13.0	65.6
2012	386	25.3	15.2	69.7
2013	367	27.6	13.2	71.1
2014	397	25.2	15.7	64.2
2015	511	38.0	13.4	60.9
2016	501	37.0	13.5	70.1
2017	501	34.7	14.4	31.1
2018	487	35.8	13.5	34.1
2019	486	34.5	14.0	71
2020	502	37.2	13.4	72.3
2021	501	37.8	13.2	100
2022	488	36.1	13.4	100
2023	492	32.8	14.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	300	15.5	19.3	n/a
1989	291	22.0	13.2	n/a
1990	389	25.0	15.5	33.4
1991	412	20.6	20.0	40
1992	391	21.7	18.0	34.5
1993	415	23.0	18.0	41.4
1994	436	24.6	17.7	44
1995	351	0.0	0.0	44.4
1996	351	0.0	0.0	44.4
1997	366	26.0	14.1	46.7
1998	351	20.5	17.1	44.2
1999	361	14.1	25.6	49.9
2000	379	24.0	15.8	58.3
2001	380	25.0	15.2	57.1
2002	377	19.0	19.8	60.2
2003	377	19.0	19.8	60.2
2004	403	21.0	19.2	59.3
2005	405	25.0	16.2	59
2006	357	30.0	11.9	58
2007	351	31.0	11.3	67
2008	342	27.0	12.7	59.9
2009	364	30.0	12.1	61.8
2010	377	31.7	12.5	63.7
2011	398	30.4	13.0	65.6
2012	386	25.3	15.2	69.7
2013	367	27.6	13.2	71.1
2014	397	25.2	15.7	64.2
2015	511	38.0	13.4	60.9
2016	501	37.0	13.5	70.1
2017	501	34.7	14.4	31.1
2018	487	35.8	13.5	34.1
2019	486	34.5	14.0	71
2020	502	37.2	13.4	72.3
2021	501	37.8	13.2	100
2022	488	36.1	13.4	100
2023	492	32.8	14.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,410 (16.5%)	$7,160 (83.6%)	$8,569

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 37^th of 330 Middle schools	30.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Highland Middle School)	79.5	79.1	0.4%
5th Grade English (Highland School District)	79.5	79.1	0.4%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)	39.4	57.4	18%
5th Grade Math (Highland School District)	39.4	57.4	18%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)	40.2	46.1	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Highland School District)	40.2	46.1	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)	40.1	53.1	13%
5th Grade Reading (Highland School District)	40.1	53.1	13%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Highland Middle School)	74.4	76.8	2.4%
6th Grade English (Highland School District)	74.4	76.8	2.4%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)	44.2	76.8	32.6%
6th Grade Math (Highland School District)	44.2	76.8	32.6%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)	40.7	52.7	12%
6th Grade Science (Highland School District)	40.7	52.7	12%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)	43.4	60.7	17.3%
6th Grade Reading (Highland School District)	43.4	60.7	17.3%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Highland Middle School)	79.2	82.5	3.3%
7th Grade English (Highland School District)	79.2	82.5	3.3%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)	51.2	57	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Highland School District)	51.2	57	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)	48.8	50	1.2%
7th Grade Science (Highland School District)	48.8	50	1.2%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)	44.8	46.5	1.7%
7th Grade Reading (Highland School District)	44.8	46.5	1.7%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Highland Middle School)	73.4	70.4	3%
8th Grade English (Highland School District)	73.4	70.4	3%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)	57.5	47.2	10.3%
8th Grade Math (Highland School District)	57.5	47.2	10.3%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)	41.7	47.2	5.5%
8th Grade Science (Highland School District)	41.7	47.2	5.5%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)	54.2	64.8	10.6%
8th Grade Reading (Highland School District)	54.2	64.8	10.6%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	486	492	1.2%
African American	6	6
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	11	11
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	461	472	2.4%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71%	100%	29%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT Aspire English (2023)				ACT Aspire Math (2023)				ACT Aspire Science (2023)				ACT Aspire Reading (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 5th Grade	ACT Aspire English 6th Grade	ACT Aspire English 7th Grade	ACT Aspire English 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 8th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 7th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highland Middle School	Public	5-8	1 Rebel Cir	Hardy	72542	Sharp County	Highland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 856-3284	492	33	14.9	100.0%	472 (95.9%)	6 (1.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	82	36^th of 330 public middle schools	89.1%		74.3	63^rd of 318 public middle schools	80.2%	27	79.1	76.8	82.5	70.4	57.4	76.8	57.0	47.2	46.1	52.7	50.0	47.2	53.1	60.7	46.5	64.8	$8,569	$1,410	$7,160

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