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#2126 of 3,192 schools in MI
Highlander Way Middle School
Middle School · Howell Public Schools · Howell, MI
A Howell Public Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
511 NORTH HIGHLANDER WAY, Howell, MI 48843
- Math 37% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highlander Way Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highlander Way Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Howell), 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
$91,620
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Parker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 751 | 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.
Howell Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highlander Way Middle School is listed in Howell Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlander Way Middle School
Highlander Way Middle School is a public middle school in Howell, MI, part of Howell Public Schools, serving approximately 776 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,126 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlander Way Middle School
What grades does Highlander Way Middle School serve?
Highlander Way Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Highlander Way Middle School?
Highlander Way Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlander Way Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlander Way Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highlander Way Middle School rank in MI?
Highlander Way Middle School ranks #2,126 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Highlander Way Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlander Way Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Highlander Way Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlander Way Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highlander Way Middle School a charter school?
No, Highlander Way Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highlander Way Middle School a Title I school?
No, Highlander Way Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlander Way Middle School?
29.4% of students at Highlander Way 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (517) 540-8270
- Area population (ZIP 48843)
- 46,902
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48843; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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