Highland Jr High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mesa, Arizona 85212 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
#40 of 203 middle schools in Arizona
#6413 of 15,369 nationally
About Highland Jr High School
Highland Jr High School is a public middle located in Mesa, in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 961 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 40th of 203 ranked middle schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 961.
There are 123 schools in Mesa; Highland Jr High School ranks 44th of 111 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Jr High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Jr High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canyon Valley High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 7–12
283 students · 399 m away
Liberty Arts Academy
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
296 students · 409 m away
Superstition Springs Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
731 students · 592 m away
Highland High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,992 students · 1.3 km away
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
128 students · 1.8 km away
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
525 students · 1.9 km away
Towne Meadows Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
647 students · 2.0 km away
Boulder Creek Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
461 students · 2.2 km away
San Tan Charter School
Gilbert · Charter other · Grades K–12
914 students · 2.5 km away
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
561 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Western Sky Middle School
Goodyear · Public middle · Grades 5–8
952 students
Carson Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
946 students
Marana Middle School
Marana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
941 students
Maricopa Wells Middle School
Maricopa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Castle Dome Middle School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
925 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Jr High School a good school?
Highland Jr High School has a Success Index (US) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #40 of 203 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Jr High School rank in Arizona?
Highland Jr High School ranks #40 of 203 middle schools in Arizona and #6413 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Jr High School?
Highland Jr High School had 961 students in 2025.
Is Highland Jr High School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Jr High School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Jr High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Jr High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.