HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Highlands Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LaGrange Highlands SD 106 school district, located in La Grange Highlan, IL with about 395 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Highlands Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Highlands Middle School, located at 1850 W. Plainfield Road in La Grange Highlands, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 5 through 8. The school is part of the Highlands School District 106, which is known for its commitment to maintaining a rigorous academic environment while fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highlands Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community, which works together to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. With a focus on social-emotional learning and academic excellence, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and engaged citizens.

For more information, contact Highlands Middle School at (708) 579-6890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.