At a glance
Reported students
774
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Highland Middle School: 774 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 689
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Highland. It is one of 7 current school records connected to School Town of Highland. NCES reports 774 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 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 (48.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.2%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. 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 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.2%
- Hispanic37.2%
- Black10.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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 School Town of Highland
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland High School
High · Grades 09–12
971 reported students
Southridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
308 reported students
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
290 reported students
Highland Online Public Education (HOPE)
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Wright Middle School Middle · School Town of Munster | 06–08 | 990 | 2.4 mi |
| Charles N Scott Middle School Middle · School City of Hammond | 07–08 | 663 | 2.7 mi |
| Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Middle · Lake Ridge New Tech Schools | 05–08 | 447 | 4 mi |
| Heritage Middle School Middle · Sunnybrook SD 171 | 05–08 | 500 | 4.2 mi |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School Middle · Lake Central School Corporation | 05–08 | 814 | 4.7 mi |
| Kahler Middle School Middle · Lake Central School Corporation | 05–08 | 971 | 4.7 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 School Town of Highland.
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School reported 774 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 689 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 774 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. 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 School Town of Highland attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highland Middle School in?
Highland Middle School is part of School Town of Highland, based in Highland, IN, which operates 7 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 Wilbur Wright Middle School (2.4 mi), Charles N Scott Middle School (2.7 mi), Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.