Highland Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Spokane, Washington 99208 · Mead School District
#140 of 363 middle schools in Washington
#5652 of 15,369 nationally
About Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a public middle located in Spokane, in the Mead School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 704 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 140th of 363 ranked middle schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 704.
There are 82 schools in Spokane; Highland Middle School ranks 36th of 77 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Highland Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Skyline Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students · 540 m away
Prairie View Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 1.2 km away
Woodridge Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 1.6 km away
Indian Trail Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students · 3.4 km away
Brentwood Elementary School
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 3.6 km away
Balboa Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students · 3.7 km away
Evergreen Elementary School
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 3.9 km away
Salk Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students · 3.9 km away
Mead Senior High School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students · 4.1 km away
Westview Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Cedarcrest School
Marysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Lynden Middle School
Lynden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
North Whidbey Middle School
Oak Harbor · Public middle · Grades 7–8
705 students
Washington Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
McFarland Middle School
Othello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Liberty Middle School
Camas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Middle School a good school?
Highland Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #140 of 363 in Washington. 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 Middle School rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School ranks #140 of 363 middle schools in Washington and #5652 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School had 704 students in 2025.
Is Highland Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.