- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highland, IL
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171899002180
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 616
- students enrolled
Highland Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL.
School address
District: Highland Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171899002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Highland Middle School held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171899002180 · Highland, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 15:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (844 students)
Highland Middle School held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Highland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
844 students
- This school
Highland Middle School
616 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
544 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
504 students
- Alhambra Prima 156
Alhambra Primary School
156 students
- Grantfork Uppe 66
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
66 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 616 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Highland Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Highland Cusd 5 reports $12,907 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 High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highland, IL. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Highland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Cusd 5?
Besides Highland Middle School, Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students), Highland Primary School (544 students), and Highland Elementary School (504 students). See the Highland Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.