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Highland Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Libertyville, Illinois · Libertyville SD 70
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students701
Student:Teacher10.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch4%
Title INo
Highland
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
701
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
4%-49.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Highland Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Libertyville, Illinois. The school enrolls 701 students. It is part of the Libertyville SD 70 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
4% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLibertyville SD 70
County17097
CityLibertyville
ZIP60048
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172280002529

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment701
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino6.6%
Black / African American7.7%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native77.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races6.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
7.7%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
6.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %4%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)