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Highland Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 490 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 11, 2012

I have a 6th Grader in the school. I feel very lucky, my daughter has had an amazing year at Highland, her teachers are very caring and always make an effort to callenge the kids to excell. Science Teacher Language arts, Social Studies and Applie Tech really impressed me! :D The principal knows everykid by name (!!!) and is always involved in every thing that happens at the school, the staff is so friendly and always try to help in any way they can (Amazing Mrs. Molly). My daughter loves this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2011

My son has gone to Highland for 2 years now and I am more than impressed with the quality of teachers and staff. I feel like they geniunley care about the kids and really make every effort to make sure the kids feel respected and acknowledged. I also, am very impressed by the counselors, especially Mrs. McDermott. She goes above and beyond for each child that needs her. Mrs. Bereano(Principal) and Mr. Ferguson(Vice-principal) are class acts and are very personable. I couldn't ask for a better school. Thank you all for making Highalnd Middle School the success it is!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2011

Highland is an awesome school and has some really great teachers, for example, Mr.Perlman, Mr.Johnson, Mr.Johnston, and Mr.Sieberson- but it also has some really bad teachers like Ms.Leffler and Ms.Maki


Posted June 7, 2010

Highland is a decent school. However bullying is prevelant. This has increased over the years as the immigrant population increases and it's only getting worse. The teachers and administrators are great. They do a tutorial everyday after school and they are great at working with kids with learning disabilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2010

Highland has gotten a little better, according to my experience. I moved here before 6th grade so I had no previous knowledge of Highland, and from what I've observed and experienced Highland is really diverse and people normally get along okay. But I must admit, I REALLY cannot deal with the immaturity of 7th grade boys (excluding a few) any longer, so I'll take away a star on behalf of them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 28, 2009

Highland school is a disappointment. My child has attended this school for 2 years and has experienced bullying from other students and is fearful of the recurring violence such that we are transferring our child to another school. Tillicum and Odle have a better reputation/curriculum/standings in the same district. We've been active parents in our child's life but the unsafe school environment and poor quality of education has led us to seeking a better school environment for our child elsewhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2008

Bullying is a problem at this school, as well as very unmotivated and disrespectfull children. I'm quite dissapointed with this school, as I had high expectations. I also expected more flexibility from teachers/councellors in regards to individual needs of students for particular classes and different levels of classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2006

Highland is a very good school but it is smaller than odle.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 17, 2006

My child will be graduating this year from this school and he is more than satisfied with the teachers and their instruction style. As a parent, I commend school's effort to bring in technolgy in my child's life to such an extent.Great school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2005

Please stay involved in your child's life. The teachers are here to teach; not parent your child. I've had positive interactions with the faculty and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2004

I love Highland middle school. The kids there are always great, they have a lot of fun classes there and the system in which they work is wonderful!
—Submitted by Marissa Herron, a former student


Posted January 18, 2004

I was a student at Highland 2 years ago. Highland Middle School has great teachers. They are so encouraging and very inspirational. I will never forget my teachers there. The field trips were ok. Highland is very good about rewarding outstanding students and communicating with parents. They do need to work on the extra curricular organization.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 26, 2003

I went to Highland Middle School it was so much fun. The trips were great, camp in 6th grade was a blast,going to Belerd Locks in 8th grade instead of Wild Waves was fun even though we complained at first, and the other field trips we took through out the 6, 7, and 8 grade. Highland Middle School rules!
—Submitted by a former student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students66%
Female72%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income47%
Not low income82%
Special education15%
Not special education77%
Limited English42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income75%
Not low income83%
Special education48%
Not special education86%
Limited English61%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income49%
Not low income80%
Special education38%
Not special education70%
Limited English39%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female88%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian76%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income69%
Not low income89%
Special education68%
Not special education81%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students67%
Female85%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian72%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income58%
Not low income74%
Special education64%
Not special education67%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income41%
Not low income84%
Special education11%
Not special education72%
Limited English31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income68%
Not low income91%
Special education61%
Not special education84%
Limited English31%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income59%
Not low income91%
Special education50%
Not special education81%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
66%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian72%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income54%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English46%
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

Geometry

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Not low income96%
Not special education97%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 43% 64%
Hispanic 24% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 21% 9%
Not provided 6% N/A
Black 5% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A42%
Special education 17%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 17%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 58%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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15027 NE Belred Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: (425) 456-6400

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