At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565.5
Highland Middle School: 589 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. 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
- 641
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bellevue. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Bellevue School District. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, below the Washington median of 19.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.7%) and White (20%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Highland Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.6 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White20%
- Hispanic49.7%
- Black5.3%
- Asian15.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial8.1%
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
Not reported as 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 Bellevue School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tillicum Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
676 reported students
Chinook Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
Odle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
974 reported students
Tyee Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,007 reported students
Medina Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
591 reported students
Clyde Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odle Middle School Middle · Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 974 | 0.9 mi |
| Tillicum Middle School Middle · Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 676 | 2 mi |
| Rose Hill Middle School Middle · Lake Washington School District | 06–08 | 901 | 3.1 mi |
| Stella Schola Middle · Lake Washington School District | 06–08 | 90 | 3.1 mi |
| Northstar Middle School Middle · Lake Washington School District | 06–08 | 85 | 3.3 mi |
| Chinook Middle School Middle · Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 752 | 3.3 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 Bellevue School District.
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 641 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 589 students and 37.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. 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 Bellevue School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 Bellevue School District, based in Bellevue, WA, which operates 30 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 Odle Middle School (0.9 mi), Tillicum Middle School (2 mi), Rose Hill Middle School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.