Is Dunedin Highland Middle School a good school?

Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks 396 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dunedin Highland Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 899 students attended Dunedin Highland Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Dunedin Highland Middle School?

Students at Dunedin Highland Middle School are 44% White, 25% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Dunedin Highland Middle School

Summary:

Dunedin Highland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Dunedin, Florida, with a student population of 899. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state, and has been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Dunedin Highland Middle School consistently outperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages on various standardized tests, with 91% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC and 100% proficiency in Geometry EOC, compared to 54-55% for the county and state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 44.49% White, 18.35% African American, 25.25% Hispanic, and 4.89% Asian students. However, Dunedin Highland Middle School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 9% in 2018-2019 to 24.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.84% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Dunedin Highland Middle School generally outperforms Osceola Middle School, East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, and other local middle schools on standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics. However, Dunedin Highland Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to schools like East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, which has a lower rate of 14.97%. The school's diverse student population and strong academic performance are notable strengths, but the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is an area of concern that requires further attention.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

70 Patricia Ave
Dunedin, FL 34698

(727) 469-4112

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
396^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,722

Feeder schools for Dunedin Highland Middle School:

Elementary:	Dunedin Elementary School
	Sandy Lane Elementary School
	Skycrest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 899

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.5%

Hispanic:

25.3%

African American:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks better than 66.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dunedin Highland Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), Hispanic (25.3%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunedin Highland Middle School is 17.2, which is the 2^nd best among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Dunedin Highland Middle School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunedin Highland Middle School is $10,722, which is the 5^th highest among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dunedin Highland Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dunedin Highland Middle School 396^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Dunedin Highland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunedin Highland Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	45.63	340^th	593	42.7%
2005	50.10	328^th	602	45.5%
2006	48.48	366^th	675	45.8%
2007	49.38	399^th	736	45.8%
2008	52.00	386^th	740	47.8%
2009	45.35	466^th	780	40.3%
2010	38.31	564^th	839	32.8%
2011	42.16	564^th	891	36.7%
2012	41.16	554^th	897	38.2%
2013	50.49	479^th	956	49.9%
2014	49.13	513^th	999	48.6%
2016	40.50	585^th	997	41.3%
2017	42.80	589^th	1031	42.9%
2018	42.56	599^th	1035	42.1%
2019	44.47	620^th	1099	43.6%
2021	53.30	509^th	1136	55.2%
2022	48.05	576^th	1148	49.8%
2023	63.35	399^th	1177	66.1%
2024	64.21	396^th	1196	66.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dunedin 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	986	140	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1135
1989	967	131	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1106
1990	946	134	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1091
1991	959	134	7	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1111
1992	966	137	9	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1125
1993	1004	130	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1160
1994	1018	131	12	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1182
1995	971	130	11	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1132
1996	971	130	11	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1132
1997	961	153	11	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1148
1998	934	160	13	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1999	948	173	10	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1156
2000	919	192	9	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1150
2001	914	221	10	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	1190
2002	852	265	10	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	1181
2003	852	265	10	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	1181
2004	826	232	22	63	2	n/a	n/a	0	1145
2005	849	242	24	78	6	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2006	763	237	18	85	4	n/a	n/a	0	1107
2007	731	214	15	104	3	n/a	n/a	48	1115
2008	663	191	16	119	5	n/a	n/a	57	1051
2009	620	240	16	115	4	n/a	n/a	64	1059
2010	642	299	35	195	4	n/a	n/a	81	1256
2011	624	298	46	238	13	3	57	0	1279
2012	573	266	58	248	8	5	62	0	1220
2013	523	251	57	242	6	4	48	0	1131
2014	499	242	54	241	3	5	60	0	1104
2015	474	223	60	241	0	8	54	0	1060
2016	496	211	52	241	1	14	61	0	1076
2017	499	207	58	254	0	18	44	0	1080
2018	464	222	52	236	0	16	45	0	1035
2019	452	210	60	239	0	10	52	0	1023
2020	420	207	54	243	1	17	63	0	1005
2021	413	193	55	268	0	17	54	0	1000
2022	424	220	48	246	2	21	61	0	1022
2023	400	165	44	227	3	15	45	0	899

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 Dunedin Highland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1135	65.0	17.4	25.2
1989	1106	62.0	17.8	24.7
1990	1091	65.0	16.7	23.2
1991	1111	62.0	17.9	24.5
1992	1125	65.0	17.3	20.9
1993	1160	56.0	20.7	19.1
1994	1182	54.0	21.9	25.5
1995	1132	57.0	19.9	25.4
1996	1132	57.0	19.9	25.4
1997	1148	55.0	20.9	26.8
1998	1143	53.0	21.6	29
1999	1156	54.0	21.4	39.4
2000	1150	54.0	21.3	37.7
2001	1190	57.0	20.9	38.6
2002	1181	57.0	20.7	46.1
2003	1181	57.0	20.7	46.1
2004	1145	57.0	20.1	50.2
2005	1199	63.0	19.0	51.3
2006	1107	62.0	17.9	50.9
2007	1115	60.0	18.6	51.4
2008	1051	59.0	17.8	54.8
2009	1059	72.7	16.5	59.3
2010	1256	76.0	16.5	67.4
2011	1279	77.0	16.6	60.8
2012	1220	76.0	16.0	63.3
2013	1131	74.0	15.2	62.4
2014	1104	64.0	17.2	63.9
2015	1060	60.0	17.6	43.7
2016	1076	57.0	18.8	64.1
2017	1080	60.0	18.0	61.5
2018	1035	58.0	17.8	59.1
2019	1023	53.0	19.3	57.1
2020	1005	53.0	18.9	48.8
2021	1000	54.0	18.5	50.2
2022	1022	52.0	19.6	55.3
2023	899	52.0	17.2	52.8

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 Dunedin Highland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1135	65.0	17.4	25.2
1989	1106	62.0	17.8	24.7
1990	1091	65.0	16.7	23.2
1991	1111	62.0	17.9	24.5
1992	1125	65.0	17.3	20.9
1993	1160	56.0	20.7	19.1
1994	1182	54.0	21.9	25.5
1995	1132	57.0	19.9	25.4
1996	1132	57.0	19.9	25.4
1997	1148	55.0	20.9	26.8
1998	1143	53.0	21.6	29
1999	1156	54.0	21.4	39.4
2000	1150	54.0	21.3	37.7
2001	1190	57.0	20.9	38.6
2002	1181	57.0	20.7	46.1
2003	1181	57.0	20.7	46.1
2004	1145	57.0	20.1	50.2
2005	1199	63.0	19.0	51.3
2006	1107	62.0	17.9	50.9
2007	1115	60.0	18.6	51.4
2008	1051	59.0	17.8	54.8
2009	1059	72.7	16.5	59.3
2010	1256	76.0	16.5	67.4
2011	1279	77.0	16.6	60.8
2012	1220	76.0	16.0	63.3
2013	1131	74.0	15.2	62.4
2014	1104	64.0	17.2	63.9
2015	1060	60.0	17.6	43.7
2016	1076	57.0	18.8	64.1
2017	1080	60.0	18.0	61.5
2018	1035	58.0	17.8	59.1
2019	1023	53.0	19.3	57.1
2020	1005	53.0	18.9	48.8
2021	1000	54.0	18.5	50.2
2022	1022	52.0	19.6	55.3
2023	899	52.0	17.2	52.8

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 Dunedin Highland Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$495 (6.4%)	$7,236 (93.6%)	$7,731
2019	$526 (6.6%)	$7,444 (93.4%)	$7,970
2020	$479 (5.9%)	$7,647 (94.1%)	$8,125
2021	$1,085 (12.6%)	$7,501 (87.4%)	$8,587
2022	$1,403 (15.3%)	$7,795 (84.7%)	$9,198
2023	$1,646 (15.4%)	$9,076 (84.6%)	$10,722

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunedin 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 620^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 399^th of 1177 Middle schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	53	50	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	48	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	41	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	44	47	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	49	50	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	60	55	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	52	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	51	45	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	55	45	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	16	9	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	45	51	6%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas)	51	47	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	59	69	10%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas)	68	68
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	94	63	31%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Dunedin Highland Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)	56	55	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1023	899	12.1%
African American	210	165	21.4%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	60	44	26.7%
Hispanic	239	227	5%
Pacific Islander	10	15	50%
White	452	400	11.5%
Two or More Races	52	45	13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.1%	52.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Dunedin Highland Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunedin Highland Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	70 Patricia Ave	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4112	899	52	17.2	52.8%	400 (44.5%)	165 (18.4%)	227 (25.3%)	44 (4.9%)	3 (0.3%)	15 (1.7%)	45 (5.0%)	64.2	396^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.9%		63.4	399^th of 1177 public middle schools	66.1%	3		59.0	59.0	60.0		63.0	21.0	64.0		57.0	91.0	100.0	76.0	$10,722	$1,646	$9,076
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1660 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 298-1609	753	36	20.9	33.1%	495 (65.7%)	25 (3.3%)	184 (24.4%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	94.9	32^nd of 1196 public middle schools	97.3%		94.4	40^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.6%	8		83.0	86.0	87.0		87.0	93.0	96.0		83.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$8,216	$604	$7,614
Oak Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	1370 S Belcher Rd	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 524-4430	843	43	19.6	66.0%	292 (34.6%)	125 (14.8%)	367 (43.5%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.9%)	40.3	716^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.1%		24.3	918^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.0%	202		49.0	41.0	47.0		49.0	30.0	54.0		37.0	77.0		71.0	$9,788	$1,223	$8,565
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy	Public	4-8	3030 N McMullen Booth Rd	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 791-3522	66	0		72.7%	31 (47.0%)	20 (30.3%)	10 (15.2%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	11.7	1092^nd of 1196 public middle schools	8.7%		19.7	985^th of 1177 public middle schools	16.3%	107	11.0	14.0	25.0	29.0	22.0	7.0	31.0	29.0	33.0	29.0			77.0	$14,918	$2,226	$12,692
Palm Harbor Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Tampa Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1146	1,080	50	21.6	36.8%	785 (72.7%)	40 (3.7%)	189 (17.5%)	25 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.6%)	68.3	347^th of 1196 public middle schools	71.0%		65.3	379^th of 1177 public middle schools	67.8%	32		59.0	65.0	60.0		63.0	31.0	70.0		57.0	80.0	100.0	84.0	$8,800	$787	$8,013
Safety Harbor Middle School	Public	6-8	901 1st Ave N	Safety Harbor	34695	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1400	974	49	19.8	49.8%	520 (53.4%)	95 (9.8%)	286 (29.4%)	20 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.3%)	44.5	666^th of 1196 public middle schools	44.3%		50.1	563^rd of 1177 public middle schools	52.2%	103		54.0	52.0	41.0		49.0	18.0	47.0		47.0	72.0	97.0	71.0	$8,917	$784	$8,133
Largo Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	155 8th Ave SE	Largo	33771	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 588-4600	882	44	20.0	66.3%	358 (40.6%)	191 (21.7%)	250 (28.3%)	25 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	51 (5.8%)	36.8	770^th of 1196 public middle schools	35.6%		30.8	833^rd of 1177 public middle schools	29.2%	63		43.0	46.0	46.0		44.0	24.0	40.0		43.0	77.0	89.0	73.0	$9,930	$1,417	$8,512
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School	Public	6-8	3301 Bentley Dr	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1442	1,098	58	18.9	38.3%	731 (66.6%)	71 (6.5%)	204 (18.6%)	34 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (5.0%)	73	294^th of 1196 public middle schools	75.4%		73.2	282^nd of 1177 public middle schools	76.0%	12		66.0	69.0	56.0		74.0	38.0	78.0		51.0	83.0	100.0	74.0	$9,320	$939	$8,381
FitzGerald Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6410 118th Ave	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-4526	1,033	50	20.6	61.6%	401 (38.8%)	154 (14.9%)	341 (33.0%)	76 (7.4%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	52 (5.0%)	39.8	724^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.5%		42.3	671^st of 1177 public middle schools	43.0%	53		53.0	47.0	49.0		45.0	15.0	38.0		43.0	86.0	100.0	74.0	$8,529	$823	$7,706
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	9301 98th St	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7689	1,009	53	19.0	52.3%	648 (64.2%)	88 (8.7%)	164 (16.3%)	39 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	63 (6.2%)	49.7	599^th of 1196 public middle schools	49.9%		47.6	602^nd of 1177 public middle schools	48.9%	3		52.0	52.0	46.0		55.0	24.0	61.0		46.0	88.0	93.0	65.0	$9,680	$914	$8,765

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