Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School is a public middle school located in Highland, New York, situated on the main street at 71 Main St. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade with an enrollment of 360 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. With 41 full-time equivalent teachers, Highland Middle School provides a supportive learning environment where each student receives individual attention.

Academically, the school has room for growth, as evidenced by its MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and a state ranking of #2677 out of 4758 schools in New York. In terms of proficiency rates, 53% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 25% are proficient or above in Math. These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development and improvement.

Highland Middle School is situated in a large suburban area, offering students access to both community resources and natural surroundings. The setting provides a balanced mix of urban amenities and rural tranquility, fostering an engaging and diverse learning atmosphere for its students.

While current test scores at Highland Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Highland Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.