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6.1 avg / 10

School Town of Highland School District

School District · Highland, Indiana

Students: 3,069
Teachers (FTE): 155

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,938

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.8:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#177 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,938

$1,424 vs Indiana median

District size

3,069 students

Larger than Indiana median

About School Town of Highland

School Town of Highland is a Highland, Indiana school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,069 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $10,938 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, School Town of Highland demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mildred Merkley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, School Town of Highland students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.9%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in School Town of Highland, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.2%
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ELA Proficiency 43.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in School Town of Highland with test data.

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Highland
Total Enrollment
3,069
Teachers (FTE)
155
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in School Town of Highland?

School Town of Highland has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for School Town of Highland?

The average composite rating for School Town of Highland is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in School Town of Highland?

School Town of Highland spends $10,938 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in School Town of Highland?

The average student-teacher ratio in School Town of Highland is 19.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in School Town of Highland?

Mildred Merkley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in School Town of Highland with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in School Town of Highland?

Across schools in School Town of Highland with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does School Town of Highland compare to other districts in Indiana?

School Town of Highland has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
48.2%
ELA Proficiency
43.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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