- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highland, WI
Highland Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Highland Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550642002829
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Community Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Community Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Community Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Highland, WI.
School address
District: Highland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550642002829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Highland Community Middle grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550642002829 · Highland, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 14.5:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Community Elementary (124 students)
Highland Community Middle grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Highland Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Commu
Highland Community Elementary
124 students
- Highland Commu
Highland Community High
94 students
- This school
Highland Community Middle
58 students
What this shows Highland Community Middle reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Community Middle compares
Highland Community Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Highland Community Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland School District reports $16,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Community High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Community Middle
How many students attend Highland Community Middle?
Highland Community Middle has 58 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Community Middle?
23.5% of students at Highland Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Highland Community Middle is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Highland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Community Middle?
Highland Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Community Middle rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Community Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Highland, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland School District?
Besides Highland Community Middle, Highland School District also operates Highland Community Elementary (124 students) and Highland Community High (94 students). See the Highland School District district page for the complete list.