Highland Middle School

Summary:

Highland Middle School is a public middle school located in Cowiche, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Highland School District, which is ranked 188 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with a ranking between 302 and 482 out of 535 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (SBAC and WCAS) is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics, where only 9.64% of all students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 41.68% and the district average of 21.78%. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, with 85.86% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, likely contributes to these academic challenges.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as East Valley Central Middle School, Selah Middle School, and West Valley Mid-Level Campus, Highland Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower across all subject areas and grade levels. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve student outcomes at Highland Middle School, which has also seen a steady decline in enrollment and a significant shift in the racial makeup of its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 17000 Summitview
       Cowiche, WA  98923-9719


(509) 678-8870

District: Highland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,802 Help


Students who attend Highland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Highland High School

Feeder schools for Highland Middle School:

Elementary:    Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  191

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.8%
White:
15.2%
African American:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Middle School ranks worse than 90.1% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.8%), White (15.2%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.9% 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 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Middle School is $14,802.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Middle School 482nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Highland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Highland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School District 188th of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.55 344th 421 18.3%
2005 32.62 310th 425 27.1%
2006 20.52 377th 449 16.0%
2007 24.60 376th 463 18.8%
2008 24.04 382nd 466 18.0%
2009 29.74 363rd 476 23.7%
2010 29.89 368th 483 23.8%
2011 18.08 435th 492 11.6%
2012 34.31 349th 497 29.8%
2013 31.11 370th 498 25.7%
2015 32.84 302nd 445 32.1%
2016 22.26 355th 443 19.9%
2017 16.68 375th 435 13.8%
2018 20.66 354th 437 19.0%
2019 33.92 346th 512 32.4%
2021 39.13 309th 529 41.6%
2022 32.25 370th 541 31.6%
2023 27.26 395th 539 26.7%
2024 13.14 482nd 535 9.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.79 93rd 135 31.1%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 232nd 349 33.5%
2019 50.09 214th 448 52.2%
2021 71.11 69th 458 84.9%
2022 57.51 147th 475 69.1%
2023 47.01 227th 463 51.0%
2024 23.52 370th 455 18.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.52 30th 43 30.2%
2019 59.66 11th 39 71.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.09 303rd 376 19.4%
2019 36.87 291st 452 35.6%
2021 44.37 245th 469 47.8%
2022 34.58 314th 479 34.4%
2023 22.83 368th 464 20.7%
2024 23.24 368th 464 20.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.45 335th 371 9.7%
2019 28.87 332nd 453 26.7%
2021 33.20 313th 476 34.2%
2022 27.78 353rd 480 26.5%
2023 30.45 330th 470 29.8%
2024 11.57 429th 466 7.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.98 192nd 259 25.9%
2019 48.45 166th 344 51.7%
2021 60.43 100th 353 71.7%
2022 55.80 131st 360 63.6%
2023 44.00 170th 336 49.4%
2024 24.06 274th 344 20.3%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.78 29th 325 91.1%
2019 59.94 169th 470 64.0%
2021 55.82 199th 480 58.5%
2022 35.15 320th 488 34.4%
2023 41.43 281st 488 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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
2004 75 0 1 88 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2005 83 1 2 102 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2006 84 2 1 125 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2007 76 0 0 106 2 n/a n/a 0 184
2008 64 0 0 105 5 n/a n/a 0 174
2009 69 0 1 104 3 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 71 0 2 124 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2011 73 1 1 132 1 0 2 0 210
2012 59 1 0 128 1 0 8 0 197
2013 48 0 0 118 0 0 6 0 172
2014 52 0 2 129 0 0 4 0 187
2015 48 2 1 134 2 0 5 0 192
2016 42 1 1 119 1 0 4 0 168
2017 35 0 0 145 0 0 1 0 181
2018 35 1 0 161 0 0 0 0 197
2019 47 1 0 147 0 0 5 0 200
2020 44 0 0 140 0 0 6 0 190
2021 46 0 1 134 0 0 1 0 182
2022 39 1 1 149 0 0 0 1 191
2023 29 2 0 160 0 0 0 0 191

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
2004 164 9.0 18.2 64
2005 189 9.4 20.1 74.1
2006 212 11.0 19.3 93.9
2007 184 10.6 17.4 98.4
2008 174 8.6 20.2 98.3
2009 177 8.6 20.6 98.3
2010 197 10.1 19.4 98.5
2011 210 12.6 16.6 71.4
2012 197 11.3 17.3 78.7
2013 172 9.8 17.5 82
2014 187 n/a n/a 80.2
2015 192 9.0 21.3 77.6
2016 168 9.0 18.6 81
2017 181 8.8 20.3 86.2
2018 197 10.6 18.4 86.3
2019 200 10.7 18.6 84.5
2020 190 12.8 14.8 81.6
2021 182 10.1 17.9 80.2
2022 191 11.1 17.1 82.2
2023 191 11.0 17.3 85.9

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
2004 164 9.0 18.2 64
2005 189 9.4 20.1 74.1
2006 212 11.0 19.3 93.9
2007 184 10.6 17.4 98.4
2008 174 8.6 20.2 98.3
2009 177 8.6 20.6 98.3
2010 197 10.1 19.4 98.5
2011 210 12.6 16.6 71.4
2012 197 11.3 17.3 78.7
2013 172 9.8 17.5 82
2014 187 n/a n/a 80.2
2015 192 9.0 21.3 77.6
2016 168 9.0 18.6 81
2017 181 8.8 20.3 86.2
2018 197 10.6 18.4 86.3
2019 200 10.7 18.6 84.5
2020 190 12.8 14.8 81.6
2021 182 10.1 17.9 80.2
2022 191 11.1 17.1 82.2
2023 191 11.0 17.3 85.9

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,500 (14.4%) $14,906 (85.6%) $17,406
2020 $748 (7.8%) $8,829 (92.2%) $9,578
2021 $379 (2.9%) $12,537 (97.1%) $12,916
2022 $1,791 (12.1%) $13,011 (87.9%) $14,802

Data source: Washington 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 346th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 395th of 539 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)67.430.1
 37.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Highland School District)67.430.1
 37.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)45.99.7
 36.2%
   7th Grade Math (Highland School District)45.99.7
 36.2%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)46.251.6
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Highland School District)46.251.6
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Highland Middle School)35.229.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (Highland School District)35.229.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Highland Middle School)3334.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Highland School District)3334.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Highland Middle School)57.141.1
 16.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Highland School District)51.844.4
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Highland Middle School)40.719.9
 20.8%
   All Grades Math (Highland School District)40.228
 12.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Highland Middle School)3334.7
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Highland School District)33.736.1
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students200191
 4.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic147160
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4729
 38.3%
Two or More Races50
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.5%85.9%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Washington middle schools.

Students at Highland Middle School are 84% Hispanic, 15% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Highland Middle School.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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