Summary:
Highland School District in Arkansas has only one middle school, Highland Middle School, which stands out as a top-performing institution in the state. This middle school, serving grades 6-8, has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, placing it in the top 12% of middle schools in Arkansas.
Academically, Highland Middle School outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, and Science. The school's Algebra proficiency rate is particularly impressive, with 70% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 62%. Additionally, the school's performance on ACT Aspire assessments exceeds the state's in English, Math, Science, and Reading.
Despite the fact that Highland Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is able to provide a high-quality education and effectively utilize its resources. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.9 and spending per student of $8,569 suggest that the district is efficiently allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement.
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