Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School serves 935 students in grades 7 and 8 in Anderson, Indiana. With 75 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school faces academic challenges, with mathematics showing particular room for growth as only 13% of students demonstrate proficiency or above across grade levels.

Highland Middle School ranks in the 22nd percentile among Indiana's middle schools, indicating significant opportunities for student development and academic improvement. Located in Madison County, the school serves a diverse working-class community where the median household income is $54,830 and median home values average $137,700. About one in five residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 13.2%, reflecting the economic realities many families navigate.

Despite current academic performance indicators, Highland Middle School benefits from its reasonable class sizes and dedicated teaching staff who work with students during these critical middle school years. The school operates in Anderson, a small city environment that provides students with a close-knit community setting while still offering the resources and opportunities that come with an urban location.