Highland Middle School

About Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School is a vibrant learning community located in the heart of a small town. It is a place where students can grow and learn in an environment that is both safe and supportive. At Highland Middle School, we believe in providing a challenging, yet nurturing learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. Highland Middle School offers a wide range of courses and activities designed to meet the needs of all students. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students and help them develop their skills in the areas of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and the arts. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and other activities to help students explore their interests and develop their talents. At Highland Middle School, we also strive to create a positive school climate where all students feel welcome and respected. We have a strong focus on character education and fostering a positive school culture. We believe that all students should feel safe, respected, and supported in their learning environment. At Highland Middle School, we take pride in providing a quality education for all of our students. We strive to create an environment that is both challenging and nurturing, allowing students to reach their full potential. We look forward to watching our students grow and achieve success!

Address:	1 Rebel Cir Hardy, AR 72542
Phone:	(870) 856-3284
Site:	www.highlandrebels.k12.ar.us
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	501 students

Overview Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School serves 501 students in grades 5-8.
Highland Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Highland Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.