Highland Middle School

Highland Comm School District
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
111 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Highland Middle School is a public educational institution located in Riverside, Iowa, serving as part of the Highland Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students navigate the transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-level students for future success through a blend of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Riverside, reflecting the values of a close-knit district. Through its website, Highland Middle School keeps families informed about academic resources, athletic programs, and administrative news. With a commitment to student achievement and character development, the school serves as a central pillar for the local community, striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all its students.
111
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (94.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.7 %)
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: Highland Comm School District
Phone: (319)648-2891
Website: http://www.highland.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 44
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mid-Prairie Middle School
Mid-Prairie Comm School District
430 Students
713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247 (9.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th