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#1283 of 2,105 schools in WI
Highland Community Middle
Middle School · Highland School District · Highland, WI
A middle school in Highland, WI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1030 Cardinal Dr, Highland, WI 53543
- Math 31% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Community Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Community Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,639
Median home value
$198,900
Median rent
$659/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Highland School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,712NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Community Middle is listed in Highland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Community Middle
Highland Community Middle is a public middle school in Highland, WI, part of Highland School District, serving approximately 55 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Community Middle
What grades does Highland Community Middle serve?
Highland Community Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Community Middle?
Highland Community Middle has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Community Middle rank in WI?
Highland Community Middle ranks #1,283 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Highland Community Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Community Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Community Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Community Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Highland Community Middle a charter school?
No, Highland Community Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Community Middle a Title I school?
No, Highland Community Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Community Middle?
40.0% of students at Highland Community Middle 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
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Iowa County
- Phone
- (608) 929-4525
- Area population (ZIP 53543)
- 1,787
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53543; 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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