At a glance
Reported students
701
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
378
Highland Middle School: 701 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 767
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Libertyville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Libertyville SD 70. NCES reports 701 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highland Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.6%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black2%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Libertyville SD 70
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Butterfield School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
568 reported students
Copeland Manor Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
378 reported students
Rockland Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
305 reported students
Adler Park School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
238 reported students
Public schools near Highland Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle School North Middle · Hawthorn CCSD 73 | 06–08 | 627 | 2.7 mi |
| Hawthorn Middle School South Middle · Hawthorn CCSD 73 | 06–08 | 609 | 3 mi |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School Middle · Mundelein ESD 75 | 06–08 | 529 | 3 mi |
| West Oak Middle School Middle · Diamond Lake SD 76 | 06–08 | 280 | 3.9 mi |
| Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6-8 Middle · Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 | 06–08 | 0 | 4.2 mi |
| Woodlawn Middle School Middle · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | 06–08 | 632 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
What grades does Highland Middle School serve?
Highland Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Libertyville SD 70.
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School reported 701 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 767 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 701 students and 66.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Libertyville SD 70 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Highland Middle School in?
Highland Middle School is part of Libertyville SD 70, based in Libertyville, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawthorn Middle School North (2.7 mi), Hawthorn Middle School South (3 mi), Carl Sandburg Middle School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.