Enrollment
616
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41
🌟 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 near the Illinois median. 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
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 616
- students enrolled
Highland Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Highland, Illinois, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Highland Cusd 5 spends $12,645 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students) and Highland Primary School (544 students) alongside Highland Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Middle School compares
Highland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 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
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 51% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% 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
$12,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 616 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171899002180
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.0%
In-school suspensions 57
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Cusd 5, which includes Highland Middle School.
$12,645
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 38.7%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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 | Similar 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
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Highland Middle School a good school?
Highland Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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