Middle Schools in Highland Community School District

The Highland Community School District in Iowa has one middle school, Highland Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state averages, particularly in 6th and 8th grades. Highland Middle School also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a student-teacher ratio lower than the state average.

Highland Middle School's 8th grade Science proficiency rate is also impressive, surpassing the state average. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas that could be targeted for improvement, such as the 7th grade Math proficiency rate, which is slightly below the state average, and the 8th grade Math proficiency rate, which is significantly lower. The school's spending per student is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its educational resources and programs.

Compared to other schools in the state, Highland Community School District is ranked 213 out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Within the district, Highland Middle School stands out as a relatively strong-performing school, with consistent academic results over the past few years.