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Highlander Way Middle School

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Highlander Way Middle School ranks 293 rd of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

293^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Highlander Way Middle School is a public middle school located in Howell, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 776 students. The school is part of the Howell Public Schools district, which is ranked 215 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highlander Way Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Michigan middle schools, with a ranking between 176-293 out of 675-897 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the Howell Public Schools district and the state of Michigan averages, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school's performance in Math is slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.3% to 38.3% in recent years. The school performs relatively well for male students, ranking in the top 30-35% of Michigan middle schools in recent years, but its performance for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is more variable, ranging from the top 20% to the bottom 30% of Michigan middle schools.

Highlander Way Middle School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 20.5% to 30.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's per-student spending has increased from $10,871 in 2020-2021 to $14,183 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased from 20 in 2021-2022 to 16.9 in 2023-2024, indicating an increase in staffing resources. Compared to nearby schools in different districts, such as Scranton Middle School and Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, Highlander Way Middle School lags behind in academic performance, particularly in Math and Science.

789

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,183

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843-1019

(517) 540-8270

District: Howell Public Schools

Students who attend Highlander Way Middle School usually attend:

High:

Howell High School

Feeder schools for Highlander Way Middle School:

Elementary:	Challenger Elementary School
	Northwest Elementary School
	Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
	Voyager Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg44%

Michigan avg41%

293^rd of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

215^th of 613Howell Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	293 of 890	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.2	285 of 897	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.9	293 of 883	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.3	229 of 776	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	65.8	176 of 675	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	61.7	252 of 792	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.3	270 of 838	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.8	251 of 821	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.8	245 of 894	72.6%	★★★★☆
2015	75.4	173 of 919	81.2%	★★★★☆
2014	81.3	124 of 921	86.5%	★★★★☆
2013	82.6	111 of 919	87.9%	★★★★☆
2012	79.9	142 of 900	84.2%	★★★★☆
2011	76.4	166 of 858	80.7%	★★★★☆
2010	71.4	263 of 851	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	76.6	166 of 847	80.4%	★★★★☆
2008	77.1	162 of 839	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	75.8	180 of 823	78.1%	★★★★☆
2006	76.0	175 of 806	78.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	361 of 789	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.9	358 of 771	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.5	345 of 770	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	202 of 657	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.0	139 of 521	73.3%	★★★★☆
2019	56.7	248 of 658	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	285 of 794	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	35.0	165 of 265	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.4	72 of 246	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	53.2	113 of 266	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	456 of 832	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.1	398 of 836	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.3	493 of 825	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.7	352 of 691	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.6	111 of 523	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	62.7	197 of 672	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.1	307 of 815	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	234 of 798	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	234 of 786	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	59.9	245 of 776	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.3	232 of 658	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.4	175 of 540	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	224 of 639	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.5	223 of 797	72.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	23.6	203 of 244	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.0	92 of 201	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.9	101 of 199	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.5	43 of 70	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.2	99 of 377	73.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	48.0	337 of 696	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	329 of 701	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.4	322 of 688	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.1	239 of 638	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.7	184 of 577	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.2	280 of 624	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.5	297 of 678	56.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)71st percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)54th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)52nd percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile-22 vs school

Hispanic (2025)38th percentile-29 vs school

Special Education (2025)17th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+8 vs state

Social Studies46%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Math35%+3 vs state

Mathematics27%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highlander Way Middle School	Public	6-8	511 N Highlander Way	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 540-8270	789	46	17.1	23.1%	723 (91.6%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (4.6%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	13 (1.6%)	60.7	293^rd of 890 public middle schools	67.1%		60.2	285^th of 897 public middle schools	68.2%	8	71.0	26.6		41.2	39.2		32.5	38.3		48.6		46.4	$14,183	$667	$13,516
Fowlerville Junior High School	Public	6-8	7677 W Sharpe Rd	Fowlerville	48836	Livingston County	Fowlerville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 223-6003	550	29	18.7	33.5%	517 (94.0%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	46	460^th of 890 public middle schools	48.3%		43.4	478^th of 897 public middle schools	46.7%	18	65.5	19.2		41.8	18.1		32.6	22.8		40.4		45.5	$14,628	$755	$13,873
Maltby Intermediate School	Public	5-6	4740 Bauer Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-3600	866	47	18.3	9.4%	795 (91.8%)	5 (0.6%)	27 (3.1%)	13 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.7%)								(n/a)			69.7	69.0		70.2	72.7		61.5		54.4		$15,377	$1,021	$14,356
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1021 Karl Greimel Dr	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Charyl Stockwell Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(810) 632-2200	282	19	15.1	18.4%	252 (89.4%)	3 (1.1%)	12 (4.3%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	79.1	145^th of 890 public middle schools	83.7%		77.8	146^th of 897 public middle schools	83.7%	1	75.0	42.9		62.8	62.9		35.1	40.2		51.2		59.5	$8,024	$367	$7,657
Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek	Public	7-8	3250 Hartland Rd	Hartland	48353	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 626-2400	752	38	19.9	16.1%	690 (91.8%)	8 (1.1%)	24 (3.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	87.3	91^st of 890 public middle schools	89.8%		93.1	50^th of 897 public middle schools	94.4%	41	80.4	58.2			46.6			51.7		61.0		68.6	$12,222	$677	$11,545
Hartland Farms Intermediate School	Public	4-6	581 Taylor Rd	Brighton	48114	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 626-2500	770	43	18.1	17.8%	714 (92.7%)	4 (0.5%)	23 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.2%)								(n/a)			70.7	66.1		62.0	62.0		68.6		59.3		$11,561	$749	$10,813
Pathfinder School	Public	6-8	2100 E M 36	Pinckney	48169	Livingston County	Pinckney Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 225-5200	473	25	18.6	18.8%	431 (91.1%)	5 (1.1%)	19 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	71	201^st of 890 public middle schools	77.4%		70.3	205^th of 897 public middle schools	77.1%	4	78.8	38.8		38.1	41.8		32.7	43.7		54.7		58.1	$13,527	$753	$12,774
Webberville Middle School	Public	6-8	309 E Grand River Rd	Webberville	48892	Ingham County	Webberville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 521-3447	107	6	19.0	37.4%	100 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	47.3	439^th of 890 public middle schools	50.7%		32.5	592^nd of 897 public middle schools	34.0%	153	57.7	11.5		29.0	39.5		20.7	31.7		48.0		52.0	$12,433	$214	$12,219
Scranton Middle School	Public	7-8	8415 Maltby Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-3700	850	43	20.0	6.6%	780 (91.8%)	3 (0.4%)	33 (3.9%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.5%)	94.6	44^th of 890 public middle schools	95.1%		92.2	59^th of 897 public middle schools	93.4%	15	84.4	57.9			69.6			69.1		68.7		68.9	$14,272	$519	$13,753
Byron Area Middle School	Public	6-8	312 W Maple St	Byron	48418	Shiawassee County	Byron Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 266-4422	142	8	17.9	51.4%	132 (93.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	38.6	532^nd of 890 public middle schools	40.2%		41.6	505^th of 897 public middle schools	43.7%	27	59.5	21.6		22.4	29.4		22.4	25.5		43.2		40.5	$11,902	$751	$11,151

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlander Way Middle School

Is Highlander Way Middle School a good school?

Highlander Way Middle School ranks 293^rd of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Highlander Way Middle School?

Students at Highlander Way Middle School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Highlander Way Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 789 students attended Highlander Way Middle School.

What district is Highlander Way Middle School in?

Howell Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Highlander Way Middle School attend?

Students who attend Highlander Way Middle School usually go on to attend Howell High School

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