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#2744 of 3,778 schools in FL
Hill-gustat Middle School
High School · Highlands · Sebring, FL
A Highlands high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4700 SCHUMACHER RD, Sebring, FL 33872
- Math 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hill-gustat Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hill-gustat Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,086
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33872; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in HIGHLANDS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 946 | Compare → |
| Highlands Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 133 | Compare → |
| Lake Placid High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 829 | Compare → |
| Sebring High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,901 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hill-gustat Middle School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hill-gustat Middle School
Hill-gustat Middle School is a public high school in Sebring, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,744 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hill-gustat Middle School
What grades does Hill-gustat Middle School serve?
Hill-gustat Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hill-gustat Middle School?
Hill-gustat Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill-gustat Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill-gustat Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hill-gustat Middle School rank in FL?
Hill-gustat Middle School ranks #2,744 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hill-gustat Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill-gustat Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hill-gustat Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill-gustat Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hill-gustat Middle School a charter school?
No, Hill-gustat Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hill-gustat Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hill-gustat Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill-gustat Middle School?
73.5% of students at Hill-gustat Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (863) 471-5437
- Area population (ZIP 33872)
- 13,302
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 61.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33872; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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