- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highland, IN
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180456000764
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Highland, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Highland · Indiana
NCES ID 180456000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Highland Middle School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 180456000764 · Highland, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 19.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (971 students)
Highland Middle School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 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
- Highland High
Highland High School
971 students
- This school
Highland Middle School
774 students
- Southridge Ele
Southridge Elementary School
439 students
- Judith Morton 383
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
383 students
- Allen J Warren 308
Allen J Warren Elementary School
308 students
- Mildred Merkle 290
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 774 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 10.9%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Highland Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School Town of Highland reports $10,938 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judith Morton Johnston Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen J Warren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred Merkley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- 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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 774 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Middle School?
46.6% 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 48.2% of enrollment, in Highland, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in School Town of Highland?
Besides Highland Middle School, School Town of Highland also operates Highland High School (971 students), Southridge Elementary School (439 students), and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary (383 students). See the School Town of Highland district page for the complete list.