Highland Middle

Summary:

Highland Middle is a public middle school located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of around 730. It is part of the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District, which is ranked 563 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Highland Middle has shown a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 312 out of 1,987 Texas middle schools in 2013-2014 to 1,090 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024, the school's performance on STAAR EOC Algebra I is a bright spot, with 66.67% of students being proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's STAAR test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Nonetheless, Highland Middle performs better in STAAR Reading, with proficiency rates above the district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Creekview Middle and Wayside Middle, which are also part of the Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD, Highland Middle's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school outperforms the nearby charter schools, Iltexas Keller Middle and Iltexas Saginaw Middle, in both academic performance and student demographics. Highland Middle's diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, may contribute to the academic performance gaps, but the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending may be strengths to build upon.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1001 E Bailey Boswell Rd
       Fort Worth, TX  76131-9160


(817) 847-5143

District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1090th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,306 Help


Students who attend Highland Middle usually attend:

High:    Saginaw High School

Feeder schools for Highland Middle:

Elementary:    Chisholm Ridge

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  730

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.5%
White:
29.3%
African American:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Compare Details Highland Middle ranks better than 53.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.18. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Highland Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.5%), White (29.3%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% 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 is 12.5, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Middle is $10,306, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highland Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Highland Middle 1090th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Highland Middle in the ranking list.)

Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) 563rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Middle

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Rank History for all students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.41 1241st 1573 21.1%
2005 58.94 676th 1582 57.3%
2006 60.55 658th 1585 58.5%
2007 58.58 746th 1684 55.7%
2008 67.03 502nd 1718 70.8%
2009 69.77 424th 1763 76.0%
2010 71.39 356th 1803 80.3%
2011 72.23 344th 1895 81.8%
2012 74.60 381st 1951 80.5%
2013 70.83 477th 1973 75.8%
2014 78.32 312th 1987 84.3%
2015 75.27 394th 2043 80.7%
2016 68.77 581st 1987 70.8%
2017 67.11 514th 2027 74.6%
2018 74.44 382nd 2080 81.6%
2019 72.44 441st 2193 79.9%
2021 46.71 1111th 2252 50.7%
2022 53.51 923rd 2254 59.1%
2023 45.53 1198th 2330 48.6%
2024 49.18 1090th 2361 53.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.02 346th 720 51.9%
2019 66.81 199th 753 73.6%
2021 34.89 504th 743 32.2%
2022 59.41 280th 813 65.6%
2023 27.11 656th 817 19.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.92 157th 1376 88.6%
2019 72.58 214th 1445 85.2%
2021 48.40 649th 1592 59.2%
2022 52.43 575th 1643 65.0%
2023 49.92 731st 1720 57.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 314th 1597 80.3%
2019 59.33 391st 1626 76.0%
2021 65.51 295th 1712 82.8%
2022 72.26 206th 1757 88.3%
2023 56.72 500th 1815 72.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.89 296th 2039 85.5%
2019 71.90 342nd 2073 83.5%
2021 42.55 1219th 2172 43.9%
2022 46.19 1119th 2220 49.6%
2023 49.63 1048th 2251 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.66 323rd 2008 83.9%
2019 75.13 359th 2047 82.5%
2021 50.71 973rd 2151 54.8%
2022 50.18 1006th 2221 54.7%
2023 44.75 1211th 2241 46.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 137th 1430 90.4%
2019 75.79 214th 1446 85.2%
2021 63.66 633rd 1501 57.8%
2023 60.44 728th 1481 50.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.60 281st 2008 86.0%
2019 74.61 258th 2058 87.5%
2021 44.37 1057th 2118 50.1%
2022 70.93 354th 2182 83.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.26 434th 2030 78.6%
2019 68.24 491st 2069 76.3%
2021 43.36 1167th 2168 46.2%
2022 54.87 859th 2228 61.4%
2023 44.99 1185th 2245 47.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.28 403rd 587 31.3%
2019 20.40 528th 594 11.1%
2021 27.84 476th 589 19.2%
2022 39.83 422nd 606 30.4%
2023 28.34 512th 616 16.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.21 167th 1167 85.7%
2019 74.64 208th 1193 82.6%
2021 38.22 727th 1213 40.1%
2022 41.01 688th 1251 45.0%
2023 34.71 830th 1273 34.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.65 413th 1895 78.2%
2019 69.26 391st 1935 79.8%
2021 44.78 1063rd 2043 48.0%
2022 44.93 1074th 2077 48.3%
2023 45.64 1087th 2116 48.6%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.97 295th 1673 82.4%
2019 71.88 376th 1684 77.7%
2021 43.15 985th 1700 42.1%
2022 57.10 657th 1723 61.9%
2023 47.51 947th 1749 45.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 569 24 9 148 4 n/a n/a 0 754
2000 571 21 11 150 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 571 22 8 165 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2002 610 30 22 264 3 n/a n/a 0 929
2003 610 30 22 264 3 n/a n/a 0 929
2004 615 51 29 283 2 n/a n/a 0 980
2005 448 50 23 229 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2006 482 80 23 261 3 n/a n/a 0 849
2007 514 115 30 345 6 n/a n/a 0 1010
2008 463 101 31 346 5 n/a n/a 0 946
2009 488 127 33 378 5 n/a n/a 0 1031
2010 404 105 30 305 4 n/a n/a 0 848
2011 363 83 22 314 11 1 18 0 812
2012 365 88 29 324 5 2 23 0 836
2013 381 74 33 329 1 2 29 0 849
2014 369 94 29 322 3 4 33 0 854
2015 338 77 38 321 2 3 36 0 815
2016 331 87 38 328 2 4 30 0 820
2017 319 99 45 382 1 1 24 0 871
2018 299 99 50 371 3 2 32 0 856
2019 313 105 59 368 5 1 36 0 887
2020 322 113 52 391 4 0 43 0 925
2021 280 110 54 336 2 0 42 0 824
2022 239 108 52 321 1 1 34 0 756
2023 214 115 57 303 4 2 35 0 730

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 754 44.0 17.1 23.6
2000 753 50.4 14.9 22.3
2001 767 51.3 15.0 20.6
2002 929 56.3 16.5 25.6
2003 929 56.3 16.5 25.6
2004 980 58.4 16.8 26.7
2005 751 49.2 15.3 29.2
2006 849 48.1 17.7 28.3
2007 1010 56.0 18.0 32.9
2008 946 57.0 16.6 31.7
2009 1031 64.0 16.1 33.4
2010 848 54.0 15.6 36
2011 812 53.4 15.1 38.2
2012 836 50.2 16.6 38.5
2013 849 49.7 17.0 39.7
2014 854 48.5 17.5 40.5
2015 815 54.0 15.0 45.9
2016 820 55.0 14.9 47.1
2017 871 53.9 16.1 50.3
2018 856 55.8 15.3 48.5
2019 887 53.5 16.5 46.8
2020 925 59.9 15.4 48.8
2021 824 59.5 13.8 46.7
2022 756 58.5 12.9 49.2
2023 730 58.1 12.5 56.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 754 44.0 17.1 23.6
2000 753 50.4 14.9 22.3
2001 767 51.3 15.0 20.6
2002 929 56.3 16.5 25.6
2003 929 56.3 16.5 25.6
2004 980 58.4 16.8 26.7
2005 751 49.2 15.3 29.2
2006 849 48.1 17.7 28.3
2007 1010 56.0 18.0 32.9
2008 946 57.0 16.6 31.7
2009 1031 64.0 16.1 33.4
2010 848 54.0 15.6 36
2011 812 53.4 15.1 38.2
2012 836 50.2 16.6 38.5
2013 849 49.7 17.0 39.7
2014 854 48.5 17.5 40.5
2015 815 54.0 15.0 45.9
2016 820 55.0 14.9 47.1
2017 871 53.9 16.1 50.3
2018 856 55.8 15.3 48.5
2019 887 53.5 16.5 46.8
2020 925 59.9 15.4 48.8
2021 824 59.5 13.8 46.7
2022 756 58.5 12.9 49.2
2023 730 58.1 12.5 56.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $501 (5.8%) $8,137 (94.2%) $8,637
2020 $454 (5.1%) $8,432 (94.9%) $8,886
2021 $643 (6.2%) $9,664 (93.8%) $10,306

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 441st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1198th of 2330 Middle schools
 31.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Highland Middle)4147
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4051
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle)5129
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4532
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Highland Middle)5658
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5454
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle)2518
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))2222
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Highland Middle)6752
 15%
   8th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5960
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highland Middle)6949
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))6750
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Highland Middle)6637
 29%
   8th Grade Science (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5541
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Highland Middle)5724
 33%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4430
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Highland Middle)10095
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))6649
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students887730
 17.7%
African American105115
 9.5%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian5957
 3.4%
Hispanic368303
 17.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White313214
 31.6%
Two or More Races3635
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%56.7%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Highland Middle.

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

Highland Middle ranks 1090th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Highland Middle are 42% Hispanic, 29% White, 16% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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