- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anderson, IN
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180015002483
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015002483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Highland Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.9 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 180015002483 · Anderson, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 14.1:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,768 students)
Highland Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.9 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Highland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,768 students
- This school
Highland Middle School
916 students
- Eastside Eleme 581
Eastside Elementary School
581 students
- Tenth Street E 529
Tenth Street Elementary School
529 students
- Anderson Eleme 496
Anderson Elementary School
496 students
- Anderson Inter 490
Anderson Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 916 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Highland Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson Community School Corp reports $15,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anderson, IN. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Middle School?
78.3% of students at Highland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Anderson, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Anderson, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson Community School Corp?
Besides Highland Middle School, Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students), Eastside Elementary School (581 students), and Tenth Street Elementary School (529 students). See the Anderson Community School Corp district page for the complete list.