Highland Middle School

Summary:

Highland Middle School is a public middle school located in Medina, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 769. The school is part of the Medina City School District, which is ranked 19th out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 35-158 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state tests is exceptional, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects like Math, English Language Arts, and Science. Highland Middle School also excels across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 30 in Ohio for female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.3% to 14.2% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

While A.I. Root Middle School, Revere Middle School, and Copley-Fairlawn Middle School also demonstrate high academic achievement and are strong competitors in the region, Highland Middle School's consistent high performance, equitable practices, and commitment to student success make it a standout among middle schools in Ohio.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3880 Ridge Rd
       Medina, OH  44256-7920


(330) 239-1901

District: Highland Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,613 Help


Students who attend Highland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Highland High School

Feeder schools for Highland Middle School:

Elementary:    Granger Elementary School
    Hinckley Elementary School
    Sharon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  794

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Asian:
2.6%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Middle School ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.75. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Asian (2.6%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.6% 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 25.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Middle School is $10,613.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Middle School 35th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Highland Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Highland Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Local 19th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.27 55th 400 86.3%
2005 83.75 71st 692 89.7%
2006 80.27 99th 732 86.5%
2007 82.29 96th 837 88.5%
2008 81.15 103rd 835 87.7%
2009 81.39 109th 858 87.3%
2010 84.44 56th 895 93.7%
2011 82.35 85th 925 90.8%
2012 82.43 81st 989 91.8%
2013 83.64 64th 1001 93.6%
2014 82.98 73rd 1008 92.8%
2015 87.41 70th 1035 93.2%
2016 89.25 55th 1050 94.8%
2017 88.64 54th 1038 94.8%
2018 88.69 54th 1010 94.7%
2019 89.32 50th 1050 95.2%
2021 82.76 158th 1037 84.8%
2022 86.30 107th 1017 89.5%
2023 90.12 51st 1048 95.1%
2024 91.75 35th 1046 96.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.16 59th 590 90.0%
2024 85.00 29th 563 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.12 59th 924 93.6%
2019 91.79 27th 945 97.1%
2023 91.52 26th 974 97.3%
2024 91.38 27th 989 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.26 81st 897 91.0%
2019 87.34 57th 917 93.8%
2021 78.65 166th 910 81.8%
2022 83.73 117th 925 87.4%
2023 91.61 14th 943 98.5%
2024 92.38 22nd 942 97.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.50 34th 643 94.7%
2019 88.16 32nd 658 95.1%
2021 70.44 87th 576 84.9%
2022 62.19 122nd 565 78.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.95 74th 521 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.74 42nd 916 95.4%
2019 91.75 26th 933 97.2%
2021 84.39 109th 924 88.2%
2022 86.52 95th 946 90.0%
2023 88.41 65th 963 93.3%
2024 91.01 40th 958 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.14 61st 781 92.2%
2019 87.86 47th 796 94.1%
2021 77.67 152nd 781 80.5%
2022 82.60 115th 809 85.8%
2023 87.62 51st 805 93.7%
2024 89.43 46th 795 94.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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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 401 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1989 395 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 393 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 409 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 450 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 474 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 510 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 543 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 543 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 543 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1998 558 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 559 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 563 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 575 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 619 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 626
2003 619 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 626
2004 650 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 2 658
2005 688 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 1 693
2006 720 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 2 729
2007 746 2 10 1 1 n/a n/a 3 763
2008 777 2 9 1 1 n/a n/a 6 796
2009 798 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 7 813
2010 779 2 8 1 0 n/a n/a 6 796
2011 798 2 10 1 0 1 8 0 820
2012 766 5 19 2 0 0 7 0 799
2013 773 4 18 4 0 0 8 0 807
2014 753 2 16 4 0 0 11 0 786
2015 735 3 12 2 0 0 11 0 763
2016 729 5 11 5 0 0 9 0 759
2017 710 7 15 6 0 1 18 0 757
2018 709 6 16 11 1 2 16 0 761
2019 732 5 14 10 2 2 17 0 782
2020 722 2 8 10 1 2 21 0 766
2021 736 2 13 13 0 1 20 0 785
2022 698 4 15 18 0 0 22 0 757
2023 712 5 19 13 1 1 18 0 769
2024 732 4 21 19 1 1 16 0 794

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 403 25.0 16.1 0
1989 397 22.0 18.0 n/a
1990 395 21.0 18.8 n/a
1991 413 22.0 18.7 n/a
1992 456 26.5 17.2 3.7
1993 479 23.0 20.8 4.2
1994 513 27.0 19.0 4.3
1995 547 32.6 16.8 0
1996 547 32.6 16.8 0
1997 548 34.1 16.1 3.8
1998 562 32.8 17.1 4.1
1999 564 35.8 15.8 5.7
2000 566 34.0 16.6 4.9
2001 576 35.1 16.4 6.6
2002 626 37.7 16.6 5.6
2003 626 37.7 16.6 5.6
2004 658 36.8 17.9 6.1
2005 693 38.7 17.9 4.9
2006 729 40.4 18.0 6.7
2007 763 35.9 21.3 5.7
2008 796 37.9 21.0 n/a
2009 813 39.3 20.7 6.7
2010 796 40.2 19.7 8.5
2011 820 37.2 22.0 10.4
2012 799 38.2 20.8 10.1
2013 807 45.2 17.8 10
2014 786 38.0 20.6 8.1
2015 763 n/a n/a 9.2
2016 759 41.0 18.5 8.6
2017 757 38.5 19.6 7.4
2018 761 38.5 19.7 7.6
2019 782 38.0 20.5 9.2
2020 766 36.0 21.2 7.7
2021 785 38.5 20.3 n/a
2022 757 35.5 21.3 n/a
2023 769 35.8 21.4 5.6
2024 794 31.3 25.3 15.6

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 403 25.0 16.1 0
1989 397 22.0 18.0 n/a
1990 395 21.0 18.8 n/a
1991 413 22.0 18.7 n/a
1992 456 26.5 17.2 3.7
1993 479 23.0 20.8 4.2
1994 513 27.0 19.0 4.3
1995 547 32.6 16.8 0
1996 547 32.6 16.8 0
1997 548 34.1 16.1 3.8
1998 562 32.8 17.1 4.1
1999 564 35.8 15.8 5.7
2000 566 34.0 16.6 4.9
2001 576 35.1 16.4 6.6
2002 626 37.7 16.6 5.6
2003 626 37.7 16.6 5.6
2004 658 36.8 17.9 6.1
2005 693 38.7 17.9 4.9
2006 729 40.4 18.0 6.7
2007 763 35.9 21.3 5.7
2008 796 37.9 21.0 n/a
2009 813 39.3 20.7 6.7
2010 796 40.2 19.7 8.5
2011 820 37.2 22.0 10.4
2012 799 38.2 20.8 10.1
2013 807 45.2 17.8 10
2014 786 38.0 20.6 8.1
2015 763 n/a n/a 9.2
2016 759 41.0 18.5 8.6
2017 757 38.5 19.6 7.4
2018 761 38.5 19.7 7.6
2019 782 38.0 20.5 9.2
2020 766 36.0 21.2 7.7
2021 785 38.5 20.3 n/a
2022 757 35.5 21.3 n/a
2023 769 35.8 21.4 5.6
2024 794 31.3 25.3 15.6

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,965
2022 $9,479
2023 $10,079
2024 $10,613

Data source: Ohio 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 50th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 51st of 1048 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle School)87.775.7
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Highland Local)87.375.1
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)88.982.6
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Local)88.982.5
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle School)80.383.7
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Highland Local)80.383
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)9390.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Local)9390.8
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)91.488.5
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Highland Local)91.487.5
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle School)74.570.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Highland Local)74.569
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)86.987.4
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Local)86.986.8
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Geometry (Highland Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Highland Local)85.581.2
 4.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Highland Middle School)94.192.7
 1.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Highland Local)87.185.1
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students782769
 1.7%
African American55
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1419
 35.7%
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White732712
 2.7%
Two or More Races1718
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%5.6%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 794 students attended Highland Middle School.

Students at Highland Middle School are 92% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Yes! Highland Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 35th of 1046 Ohio middle schools.


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