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Highland Middle School

Summary:

Highland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Highland School District in Hardy, AR. With 492 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9, this school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Arkansas, currently at 41 out of 335 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Highland Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.9%), Reading (43.9%), Mathematics (45.4%), and Science (46.2%) significantly higher than the state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 likely contributes to this strong academic achievement. Additionally, despite the fact that 100% of Highland Middle School's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, the school has been able to maintain these impressive academic outcomes, potentially due to the higher-than-average spending of $8,569 per student.

Highland Middle School's consistent academic excellence, outperformance of state averages, and ability to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students make it a model for other schools in the state. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years is a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students, even in the face of economic challenges.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1 Rebel Cir
       Hardy, AR  72542

(870) 856-3284

District: Highland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,569 Help


Students who attend Highland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Highland High School

Feeder schools for Highland Middle School:

Elementary:    Cherokee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Hispanic:
2.2%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Middle School ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), Hispanic (2.2%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Middle School is $8,569.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highland Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Highland Middle School 41st of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Highland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Highland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School District 21st of 252 Arkansas 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 AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.19 73rd 208 64.9%
2006 57.84 91st 206 55.8%
2007 65.70 76th 225 66.2%
2008 68.62 60th 223 73.1%
2009 83.87 17th 240 92.9%
2010 65.29 86th 254 66.1%
2011 69.97 73rd 264 72.3%
2012 68.64 80th 265 69.8%
2013 65.37 97th 278 65.1%
2014 69.41 78th 280 72.1%
2015 78.06 32nd 275 88.4%
2016 69.27 74th 312 76.3%
2017 61.93 121st 315 61.6%
2018 59.27 134th 318 57.9%
2019 57.53 134th 319 58.0%
2021 55.50 150th 330 54.5%
2022 74.30 63rd 318 80.2%
2023 81.97 37th 330 88.8%
2024 79.33 41st 335 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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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 298 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1989 287 2 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 291
1990 389 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 408 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1992 389 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 407 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 429 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1995 351 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 351 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 358 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 342 1 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 354 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 369 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 370 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 369 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 369 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 389 3 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2005 388 5 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 342 5 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 337 5 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 334 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2009 357 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 372 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 377
2011 387 1 2 3 5 0 0 0 398
2012 375 2 1 3 5 0 0 0 386
2013 353 2 1 9 2 0 0 0 367
2014 381 5 0 10 1 0 0 0 397
2015 479 6 1 22 3 0 0 0 511
2016 475 5 1 16 2 0 2 0 501
2017 472 6 3 17 2 0 1 0 501
2018 461 4 0 18 3 0 1 0 487
2019 461 6 3 11 3 0 2 0 486
2020 474 3 3 16 2 0 4 0 502
2021 477 6 3 9 1 1 4 0 501
2022 460 7 1 10 1 0 9 0 488
2023 472 6 0 11 0 0 3 0 492

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 300 15.5 19.3 n/a
1989 291 22.0 13.2 n/a
1990 389 25.0 15.5 33.4
1991 412 20.6 20.0 40
1992 391 21.7 18.0 34.5
1993 415 23.0 18.0 41.4
1994 436 24.6 17.7 44
1995 351 0.0 0.0 44.4
1996 351 0.0 0.0 44.4
1997 366 26.0 14.1 46.7
1998 351 20.5 17.1 44.2
1999 361 14.1 25.6 49.9
2000 379 24.0 15.8 58.3
2001 380 25.0 15.2 57.1
2002 377 19.0 19.8 60.2
2003 377 19.0 19.8 60.2
2004 403 21.0 19.2 59.3
2005 405 25.0 16.2 59
2006 357 30.0 11.9 58
2007 351 31.0 11.3 67
2008 342 27.0 12.7 59.9
2009 364 30.0 12.1 61.8
2010 377 31.7 12.5 63.7
2011 398 30.4 13.0 65.6
2012 386 25.3 15.2 69.7
2013 367 27.6 13.2 71.1
2014 397 25.2 15.7 64.2
2015 511 38.0 13.4 60.9
2016 501 37.0 13.5 70.1
2017 501 34.7 14.4 31.1
2018 487 35.8 13.5 34.1
2019 486 34.5 14.0 71
2020 502 37.2 13.4 72.3
2021 501 37.8 13.2 100
2022 488 36.1 13.4 100
2023 492 32.8 14.9 100

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 300 15.5 19.3 n/a
1989 291 22.0 13.2 n/a
1990 389 25.0 15.5 33.4
1991 412 20.6 20.0 40
1992 391 21.7 18.0 34.5
1993 415 23.0 18.0 41.4
1994 436 24.6 17.7 44
1995 351 0.0 0.0 44.4
1996 351 0.0 0.0 44.4
1997 366 26.0 14.1 46.7
1998 351 20.5 17.1 44.2
1999 361 14.1 25.6 49.9
2000 379 24.0 15.8 58.3
2001 380 25.0 15.2 57.1
2002 377 19.0 19.8 60.2
2003 377 19.0 19.8 60.2
2004 403 21.0 19.2 59.3
2005 405 25.0 16.2 59
2006 357 30.0 11.9 58
2007 351 31.0 11.3 67
2008 342 27.0 12.7 59.9
2009 364 30.0 12.1 61.8
2010 377 31.7 12.5 63.7
2011 398 30.4 13.0 65.6
2012 386 25.3 15.2 69.7
2013 367 27.6 13.2 71.1
2014 397 25.2 15.7 64.2
2015 511 38.0 13.4 60.9
2016 501 37.0 13.5 70.1
2017 501 34.7 14.4 31.1
2018 487 35.8 13.5 34.1
2019 486 34.5 14.0 71
2020 502 37.2 13.4 72.3
2021 501 37.8 13.2 100
2022 488 36.1 13.4 100
2023 492 32.8 14.9 100

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 $1,410 (16.5%) $7,160 (83.6%) $8,569

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 37th of 330 Middle schools
 30.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English (Highland Middle School)79.579.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade English (Highland School District)79.579.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)39.457.4
 18%
   5th Grade Math (Highland School District)39.457.4
 18%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)40.246.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Highland School District)40.246.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)40.153.1
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Highland School District)40.153.1
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Highland Middle School)74.476.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade English (Highland School District)74.476.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)44.276.8
 32.6%
   6th Grade Math (Highland School District)44.276.8
 32.6%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)40.752.7
 12%
   6th Grade Science (Highland School District)40.752.7
 12%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)43.460.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Highland School District)43.460.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Highland Middle School)79.282.5
 3.3%
   7th Grade English (Highland School District)79.282.5
 3.3%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)51.257
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Highland School District)51.257
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)48.850
 1.2%
   7th Grade Science (Highland School District)48.850
 1.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)44.846.5
 1.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Highland School District)44.846.5
 1.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Highland Middle School)73.470.4
 3%
   8th Grade English (Highland School District)73.470.4
 3%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)57.547.2
 10.3%
   8th Grade Math (Highland School District)57.547.2
 10.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)41.747.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Highland School District)41.747.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Highland Middle School)54.264.8
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Highland School District)54.264.8
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students486492
 1.2%
African American66
American Indian30
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White461472
 2.4%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%100%
 29%

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Highland Middle School ranks 41st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Highland Middle School.

Students at Highland Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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