Highland Middle School vs. K-8 Learning Lab
Should you attend Highland Middle School or K-8 Learning Lab? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
K-8 Learning Lab ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8, K-8 Learning Lab ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
253 students
122 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1732 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
9
Grade 1 Students
-
4
Grade 2 Students
-
3
Grade 3 Students
-
6
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
5
Grade 6 Students
84
10
Grade 7 Students
78
38
Grade 8 Students
91
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
80%
76%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
19%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
89%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
