- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highland, NY
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361440001193
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Highland, NY.
School address
District: Highland Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361440001193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Highland Middle School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 361440001193 · Highland, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 8.9:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (665 students)
Highland Middle School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Highland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
665 students
- Highland High
Highland High School
513 students
- This school
Highland Middle School
348 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 348 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$29,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Highland Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Highland Central School District reports $29,912 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highland, NY. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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?
39.6% of students at Highland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Highland, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 #1 of 4 public schools in Highland, NY. 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 Central School District?
Besides Highland Middle School, Highland Central School District also operates Highland Elementary School (665 students) and Highland High School (513 students). See the Highland Central School District district page for the complete list.