Highcrest Middle School

www.wilmette39.org

760 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Highcrest Middle School, located in Wilmette, Illinois, serves as the intermediate transition point for students in Wilmette Public Schools District 39, typically housing grades 5 and 6. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for pre-adolescents. By bridging the gap between elementary school and the junior high level (Wilmette Junior High School), Highcrest emphasizes the development of independence, critical thinking, and collaborative skills within a diverse and inclusive community.

The school is highly regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes core subjects, fine arts, and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during these formative years. Beyond the classroom, Highcrest benefits from a strong partnership with the local Wilmette community, characterized by active parent involvement and a focus on nurturing the "whole child." Its location on Hunter Road serves as a central hub for the district, reflecting the area’s dedication to maintaining high educational standards and preparing students for future academic success.

760

Total Students

70.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highcrest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	564
Hispanic	48
Black	5
Asian	74
Two or More	69

White
564 (74.2 %)
Asian
74 (9.7 %)
Two or More
69 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
48 (6.3 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Wilmette SD 39
Phone:	(847)512-6500
Website:	http://www.wilmette39.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 5 380

Grade 6 380