Highland Middle School

(765)641-2059

916 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located in Anderson, Indiana, serves as a core educational institution within the Anderson Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, catering to the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of students during their middle school years. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged members of their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit. The staff works to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through clubs, athletics, and academic programs. Situated on the east side of Anderson, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a commitment to communication and collaborative partnerships between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

916

Total Students

77.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	202
Black	208
Asian	3
Two or More	89
American Indian	1

White
413 (45.1%)
Black
208 (22.7%)
Hispanic
202 (22.1%)
Two or More
89 (9.7%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anderson Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)641-2059
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	580
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 452

Grade 8 456

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 5