- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, IA
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191401000840
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, IA.
School address
District: Highland Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191401000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Highland Middle School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191401000840 · Riverside, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 17:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (242 students)
Highland Middle School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Highland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
242 students
- Highland High
Highland High School
149 students
- This school
Highland Middle School
119 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Middle School compares
Highland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Highland Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Comm School District reports $12,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, IA. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Middle School?
9.9% of students at Highland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Riverside, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, IA. 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 Comm School District?
Besides Highland Middle School, Highland Comm School District also operates Highland Elementary School (242 students) and Highland High School (149 students). See the Highland Comm School District district page for the complete list.