Highland Middle School

Public 6-8

 1715 Vine Avenue
       Riverside, IA  52327


(319) 648-2891

District: Highland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 336 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,058 Help


Students who attend Highland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Highland High School

Feeder schools for Highland Middle School:

Elementary:    Highland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  111

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Compare Details Highland Middle School ranks better than 57.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Middle School is $11,058.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highland Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Highland Middle School 143rd of 336 Iowa public middle schools. (See Highland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Highland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Community School District 190th of 311 Iowa 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 IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 19.23 321st 349 8.0%
2013 34.95 272nd 350 22.3%
2014 32.41 267th 337 20.8%
2015 42.51 229th 349 34.4%
2016 37.92 241st 343 29.7%
2017 46.49 199th 327 39.1%
2018 62.10 121st 318 61.9%
2019 49.88 189th 342 44.7%
2021 57.62 145th 324 55.2%
2022 65.90 104th 337 69.1%
2023 60.35 142nd 334 57.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1989 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1990 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1991 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1992 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1993 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1994 75 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1995 81 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1996 81 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1997 82 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1998 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1999 94 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2000 96 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2001 98 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2002 90 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 90 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 131 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2005 120 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2006 130 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 130 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2008 148 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2009 155 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2010 133 4 0 10 0 0 1 0 148
2011 150 4 0 9 0 0 1 0 164
2012 135 5 0 8 0 0 3 0 151
2013 156 3 0 7 1 1 3 0 171
2014 142 4 0 8 1 1 2 0 158
2015 135 0 0 8 1 0 2 0 146
2016 139 1 0 12 0 0 1 0 153
2017 129 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 145
2018 128 0 0 13 0 0 2 0 143
2019 129 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 138
2020 124 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 135
2021 118 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 129
2022 95 0 0 10 0 0 2 1 108
2023 104 0 0 3 0 0 3 1 111

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 91 4.5 20.2 n/a
1989 75 4.5 16.6 13.3
1990 72 4.5 16.0 0
1991 69 4.5 15.3 4.3
1992 82 5.0 16.4 7.3
1993 91 4.0 22.8 4.4
1994 76 4.5 16.9 2.6
1995 82 5.0 16.4 9.8
1996 82 5.0 16.4 9.8
1997 83 5.0 16.6 9.6
1998 84 5.0 16.8 13.1
1999 98 5.0 19.6 18.4
2000 102 5.5 18.5 15.7
2001 102 5.6 18.2 20.6
2002 95 6.5 14.6 10.5
2003 95 6.5 14.6 10.5
2004 140 9.7 14.4 14.3
2005 128 9.4 13.6 16.4
2006 135 10.0 13.5 20
2007 135 10.9 12.4 22.2
2008 153 10.9 14.0 17.6
2009 165 11.2 14.7 22.4
2010 148 11.1 13.2 24.3
2011 164 10.0 16.4 22.6
2012 151 9.5 15.7 24.5
2013 171 10.8 15.7 26.3
2014 158 11.0 14.2 28.5
2015 146 11.0 13.2 22.6
2016 153 10.0 15.3 26.1
2017 145 9.4 15.3 29
2018 143 8.2 17.3 27.3
2019 138 7.7 17.8 26.1
2020 135 6.8 19.7 17.8
2021 129 6.3 20.3 27.1
2022 108 7.3 14.6 12
2023 111 7.8 14.1 12.6

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 91 4.5 20.2 n/a
1989 75 4.5 16.6 13.3
1990 72 4.5 16.0 0
1991 69 4.5 15.3 4.3
1992 82 5.0 16.4 7.3
1993 91 4.0 22.8 4.4
1994 76 4.5 16.9 2.6
1995 82 5.0 16.4 9.8
1996 82 5.0 16.4 9.8
1997 83 5.0 16.6 9.6
1998 84 5.0 16.8 13.1
1999 98 5.0 19.6 18.4
2000 102 5.5 18.5 15.7
2001 102 5.6 18.2 20.6
2002 95 6.5 14.6 10.5
2003 95 6.5 14.6 10.5
2004 140 9.7 14.4 14.3
2005 128 9.4 13.6 16.4
2006 135 10.0 13.5 20
2007 135 10.9 12.4 22.2
2008 153 10.9 14.0 17.6
2009 165 11.2 14.7 22.4
2010 148 11.1 13.2 24.3
2011 164 10.0 16.4 22.6
2012 151 9.5 15.7 24.5
2013 171 10.8 15.7 26.3
2014 158 11.0 14.2 28.5
2015 146 11.0 13.2 22.6
2016 153 10.0 15.3 26.1
2017 145 9.4 15.3 29
2018 143 8.2 17.3 27.3
2019 138 7.7 17.8 26.1
2020 135 6.8 19.7 17.8
2021 129 6.3 20.3 27.1
2022 108 7.3 14.6 12
2023 111 7.8 14.1 12.6

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $57 (0.5%) $11,001 (99.5%) $11,058

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 142nd of 334 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)62.866.7
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Community School District)62.866.7
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle School)69.881
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Highland Community School District)69.881
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)7578.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Community School District)7578.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle School)70.885.7
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Highland Community School District)70.885.7
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)65.176.3
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Community School District)65.176.3
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle School)76.781.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Highland Community School District)76.781.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students138111
 19.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic83
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White129104
 19.4%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.1%12.6%
 13.5%


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

In the 2022-23 school year, 111 students attended Highland Middle School.

Highland Middle School ranks 143rd of 336 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Highland Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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