HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

hil.hobbsschools.net/

808 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located in Hobbs, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Hobbs Municipal School District. Situated on North Jefferson Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent student population. By prioritizing a structured learning atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Hobbs community, Highland Middle School emphasizes the importance of school spirit, student engagement, and community involvement. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards and student success, Highland Middle School strives to provide a supportive foundation for the diverse group of learners it serves in Lea County.

808

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	606
Black	34
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
606 (75.0%)
White
146 (18.1%)
Black
34 (4.2%)
Two or More
14 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	HOBBS
Phone:	(575)433-1200
Website:	http://hil.hobbsschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 278

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 273