Summary:
Highland Central School District has a single middle school, Highland Middle School, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 376 students. The school's academic performance is somewhat uneven, with strengths in certain subject areas like 7th grade ELA and Regents exams, but weaknesses in others like 6th and 8th grade ELA and math across all grades.
Highland Middle School has a relatively low statewide ranking, fluctuating between 760 out of 1,500 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 996 out of 1,504 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is despite the school having higher per-student spending ($20,305) and smaller class sizes (student-teacher ratio of 9.6) compared to state averages. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 42.02% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While Highland Middle School has some bright spots, such as strong performance on Regents exams, there appears to be room for improvement in overall academic achievement. Further investigation into factors like teaching quality, curriculum, and support programs could help identify areas for growth and better support the needs of the school's student population.
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