Highland Middle School serves 395 students in grades 5-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 74% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)74%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)78%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
16%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% OH state average).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
395 students attend Highland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highland Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Middle School offer ?
Highland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Highland Middle School part of?
Highland Middle School is part of Barberton City School District.
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