Highcrest Middle School

Public 5-6

569 Hunter Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091-2209

(847) 512-6500

District: Wilmette School District 39

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,223

Students who attend Highcrest Middle School usually attend:

High:

New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Feeder schools for Highcrest Middle School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Harper Elementary School
	McKenzie Elementary School
	Romona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 747

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Asian:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.7%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), two or more races (10.3%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highcrest Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Highcrest Middle School employs 70.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highcrest Middle School is $22,223.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Wilmette School District 39:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilmette School District 39 21^st of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Highcrest Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	649	4	61	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	728
1996	649	4	61	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	728
1997	657	4	64	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	732
1998	714	3	45	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	775
1999	662	8	52	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
2000	691	7	53	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	767
2001	721	3	65	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
2002	696	3	71	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	787
2003	696	3	71	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	787
2004	696	6	87	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
2005	695	4	87	7	0	n/a	n/a	17	810
2006	702	2	75	20	0	n/a	n/a	23	822
2007	729	1	70	20	0	n/a	n/a	37	857
2008	702	6	73	15	0	n/a	n/a	47	843
2009	667	4	70	15	3	n/a	n/a	51	810
2010	653	3	77	12	0	n/a	n/a	57	802
2011	637	2	85	32	2	0	44	0	802
2012	653	3	84	35	1	0	54	0	830
2013	702	5	84	34	0	0	52	0	877
2014	698	4	94	38	0	0	49	0	883
2015	655	5	91	41	0	0	49	0	841
2016	647	11	100	37	1	0	64	0	860
2017	658	9	100	46	2	0	60	0	875
2018	640	4	94	61	0	0	54	0	853
2019	611	5	83	49	1	0	62	0	811
2020	609	4	83	47	0	0	79	0	822
2021	605	8	77	50	0	0	79	0	819
2022	580	7	67	48	0	0	62	0	764
2023	564	5	74	48	0	0	69	0	760
2024	543	6	73	48	0	0	77	0	747

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 Highcrest Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	728	49.0	14.9	n/a
1996	728	49.0	14.9	n/a
1997	732	52.0	14.1	n/a
1998	775	51.8	15.0	n/a
1999	736	55.6	13.2	n/a
2000	767	55.9	13.7	n/a
2001	802	62.9	12.8	n/a
2002	787	62.8	12.5	0
2003	787	62.8	12.5	0
2004	796	65.3	12.2	0
2005	810	64.9	12.5	0
2006	822	67.2	12.2	0
2007	857	65.0	13.2	0
2008	843	59.0	14.3	0
2009	810	72.7	11.1	0
2010	802	74.0	10.8	0
2011	802	69.7	11.4	0
2012	830	68.7	12.0	3.7
2013	877	78.0	11.2	3.4
2014	883	68.6	12.8	3.4
2015	841	65.0	12.9	3.9
2016	860	64.0	13.4	3.8
2017	875	69.2	12.6	3.9
2018	853	69.5	12.2	3
2019	811	69.2	11.7	3.2
2020	822	69.7	11.7	4
2021	819	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	764	69.2	11.0	2.7
2023	760	70.8	10.7	n/a
2024	747	70.9	10.5	n/a

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 Highcrest Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	728	49.0	14.9	n/a
1996	728	49.0	14.9	n/a
1997	732	52.0	14.1	n/a
1998	775	51.8	15.0	n/a
1999	736	55.6	13.2	n/a
2000	767	55.9	13.7	n/a
2001	802	62.9	12.8	n/a
2002	787	62.8	12.5	0
2003	787	62.8	12.5	0
2004	796	65.3	12.2	0
2005	810	64.9	12.5	0
2006	822	67.2	12.2	0
2007	857	65.0	13.2	0
2008	843	59.0	14.3	0
2009	810	72.7	11.1	0
2010	802	74.0	10.8	0
2011	802	69.7	11.4	0
2012	830	68.7	12.0	3.7
2013	877	78.0	11.2	3.4
2014	883	68.6	12.8	3.4
2015	841	65.0	12.9	3.9
2016	860	64.0	13.4	3.8
2017	875	69.2	12.6	3.9
2018	853	69.5	12.2	3
2019	811	69.2	11.7	3.2
2020	822	69.7	11.7	4
2021	819	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	764	69.2	11.0	2.7
2023	760	70.8	10.7	n/a
2024	747	70.9	10.5	n/a

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.

Immunization Rates

Highcrest Middle School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	49.2%	99.5%	99.9%
2016	99.5%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	50.6%	99.2%	49.0%	49.4%
2017	99.2%	99.3%	99.1%	99.1%	49.9%	98.4%	99.2%	49.1%
2018	99.1%	99.1%	99.1%	99.1%	51.2%	98.8%	99.1%	50.5%
2019	99.3%	98.9%	98.9%	98.9%	51.3%	98.8%	99.3%	50.9%
2021	99.0%	99.1%	99.1%	99.1%	98.5%	99.0%	99.4%	50.8%
2022	99.1%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.9%	49.7%
2023	99.1%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	49.3%	98.9%	99.1%	48.5%
2024	98.9%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.4%	98.4%	98.7%	49.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highcrest Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$272 (1.8%)	$14,719 (98.2%)	$14,992
2020	$216 (1.4%)	$15,626 (98.6%)	$15,842
2021	$258 (1.4%)	$17,606 (98.6%)	$17,865
2022	$258 (1.4%)	$17,606 (98.6%)	$17,865
2023	$369 (1.8%)	$20,283 (98.2%)	$20,652
2024	$320 (1.4%)	$21,903 (98.6%)	$22,223

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highcrest Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highcrest Middle School)	67.1	80.2	13.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmette School District 39)	67.1	80.2	13.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	37.9	35.2	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highcrest Middle School)	61.6	68.8	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilmette School District 39)	61.6	68.8	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.8	25.6	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Highcrest Middle School)	80.7	87.4	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Wilmette School District 39)	80.7	87.4	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Illinois)	54.4	52.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Highcrest Middle School)	71.7	82.9	11.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmette School District 39)	71.7	82.9	11.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Highcrest Middle School)	59.6	62.3	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilmette School District 39)	59.6	62.3	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	811	760	6.3%
African American	5	5
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	83	74	10.8%
Hispanic	49	48	2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	611	564	7.7%
Two or More Races	62	69	11.3%

Schools Near Highcrest Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)						IAR Mathematics (2024)						% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highcrest Middle School	Public	5-6	569 Hunter Rd	Wilmette	60091	Cook County	Wilmette School District 39	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 512-6500	747	71	10.5		543 (72.7%)	6 (0.8%)	48 (6.4%)	73 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (10.3%)								(n/a)	86.3		74.2	85.9			80.1		67.1	61.7			64.4	98.9	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.4	98.4	98.7		49.5	$22,223	$320	$21,903
Wilmette Junior High School	Public	7-8	620 Locust Rd	Wilmette	60091	Cook County	Wilmette School District 39	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 512-6600	770	64	12.1		568 (73.8%)	7 (0.9%)	59 (7.7%)	71 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (8.4%)	95.7	48^th of 1363 public middle schools	96.5%		96.2	42^nd of 1367 public middle schools	96.9%	6	84.8				81.9	80.4	81.2				71.4	53.6	62.6	99.1	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2		99.0	$20,742	$362	$20,380
Marie Murphy School	Public	6-8	2921 Illinois Rd	Wilmette	60091	Cook County	Avoca School District 37	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 251-3617	267	27	9.9		132 (49.4%)	4 (1.5%)	35 (13.1%)	71 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (9.0%)	95.5	50^th of 1363 public middle schools	96.3%		98	19^th of 1367 public middle schools	98.6%	31	85.0			81.8	90.1	75.3	82.4			45.5	82.1	71.3	66.4	99.2	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.2	98.1	99.2	7.3	79.6	$29,824	$913	$28,911
Old Orchard Junior High School	Public	6-8	9310 Kenton Ave	Skokie	60076	Cook County	Skokie School District 68	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 568-7501	648	51	12.7	59.4%	218 (33.6%)	94 (14.5%)	117 (18.1%)	193 (29.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.5%)	50	596^th of 1363 public middle schools	56.3%		53.9	531^st of 1367 public middle schools	61.2%	65	57.3			32.4	35.8	44.6	37.3			21.8	28.0	33.7	27.7	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	17.8	79.5	$21,960	$1,177	$20,783
Haven Middle School	Public	6-8	2417 Prairie Ave	Evanston	60201	Cook County	Evanston CCSD 65	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 859-8200	686	65	10.5	28.0%	375 (54.7%)	112 (16.3%)	99 (14.4%)	28 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.2%)	81.1	216^th of 1363 public middle schools	84.2%		75.5	270^th of 1367 public middle schools	80.2%	54	60.5			67.9	45.9	65.0	60.0			45.4	38.8	51.0	45.4	99.1	99.0	99.0	99.0	98.8	99.0	99.3		95.6	$25,263	$82	$25,181
The Skokie School	Public	5-6	520 Glendale Ave	Winnetka	60093	Cook County	Winnetka School District 36	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 441-1750	373	42	8.7		330 (88.5%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.5%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)								(n/a)	86.3		70.8	78.7			74.9		68.6	68.3			68.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	51.1	98.4	98.4		48.1	$29,693	$218	$29,475
Carleton W Washburne School	Public	7-8	515 Hibbard Rd	Winnetka	60093	Cook County	Winnetka School District 36	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 446-5892	370	39	9.5		335 (90.5%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	94.4	62^nd of 1363 public middle schools	95.5%		97.2	31^st of 1367 public middle schools	97.7%	31	91.1				66.3	75.7	71.0				76.0	68.4	72.2	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	98.6	98.6		98.6	$29,957	$218	$29,739
Oliver McCracken Middle School	Public	6-8	8000 E Prairie Rd	Skokie	60076	Cook County	Skokie School District 73-5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 673-1220	348	37	9.4	35.1%	121 (34.8%)	29 (8.3%)	46 (13.2%)	114 (32.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.9%)	76.8	267^th of 1363 public middle schools	80.4%		83.7	180^th of 1367 public middle schools	86.8%	87	78.6			71.3	60.2	84.1	72.0			22.5	33.4	35.4	30.3	99.7	98.3	98.3	98.3	99.2	98.9	99.2		99.4	$27,662	$1,088	$26,574
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	6-8	7839 Lincoln Ave	Skokie	60077	Cook County	Skokie School District 69	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 676-3545	591	49	12.0	62.3%	172 (29.1%)	69 (11.7%)	107 (18.1%)	200 (33.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.8%)	44	689^th of 1363 public middle schools	49.4%		52.4	563^rd of 1367 public middle schools	58.8%	126	44.3			36.3	28.2	33.4	32.6			25.7	25.9	26.0	25.9	96.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	96.7	98.0	95.3	7.4	90.0	$20,806	$1,904	$18,902
Sunset Ridge Elementary School	Public	4-8	525 Sunset Ridge Rd	Northfield	60093	Cook County	Sunset Ridge School District 29	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 881-9459	251	33	7.5		202 (80.5%)	5 (2.0%)	8 (3.2%)	19 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.8%)	99.2	6^th of 1363 public middle schools	99.6%		98.5	13^th of 1367 public middle schools	99.0%	7	88.0	80.4	81.7	89.4	93.3	98.0	88.4	70.6	73.5	76.6	76.1	88.0	77.0	99.2	98.8	98.8	98.8	99.2	99.2	99.2		55.4	$33,175	$689	$32,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Highcrest Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Highcrest Middle School?

Students at Highcrest Middle School are 73% White, 10% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Highcrest Middle School attend?

Students who attend Highcrest Middle School usually go on to attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka

What district is Highcrest Middle School in?

Wilmette School District 39

How many students attend Highcrest Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Highcrest Middle School.

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