How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Charles A Huston Middle School | Highlands Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lower Burrell, PA | Natrona Heights, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 399 | 575 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.3% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Charles A Huston Middle School | Highlands Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,759 | $17,428 |
| District | Burrell SD | Highlands SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Charles A Huston Middle School | Highlands Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 72.5% |
| African American | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 12.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Charles A Huston Middle School | Highlands Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 208:1 | 337:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.0% | 30.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.