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#1350 of 1,823 schools in IN
Highland Middle School
Middle School · Anderson Community School Corp · Anderson, IN
An Anderson Community School Corp middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2108 E 200 N, Anderson, IN 46012
- Math 13% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,538
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Indiana Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Anderson Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 843 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Middle School is listed in Anderson Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a public middle school in Anderson, IN, part of Anderson Community School Corp, serving approximately 935 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Middle School
What grades does Highland Middle School serve?
Highland Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 935 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Middle School rank in IN?
Highland Middle School ranks #1,350 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Highland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland 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 Highland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Highland Middle School a charter school?
No, Highland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Highland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Middle School?
79.0% of students at Highland 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 935
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (765) 641-2059
- Area population (ZIP 46012)
- 20,248
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46012; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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