Highland Middle School
Cowiche, WA · Highland School District · Grades 6-8
314th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
Highland Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Middle School 314th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Highland Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 243 students tested
Highland Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.0% | 80.2% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| White | 27.8% | 19.0% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Highland Middle School
Typical home value $356K in zip 98923 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Highland Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Naches Valley Middle SchoolNaches Valley School District · 3.8 mi away237th of 381
ELA 42% · Math 29% - 1WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 7-8West Valley School District (Yakima) · 7.9 mi away378th of 381
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 7West Valley Mid-Level CampusWest Valley School District (Yakima) · 8.4 mi away128th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 48% - 3Selah Middle SchoolSelah School District · 8.8 mi away277th of 381
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 2Wilson Middle SchoolYakima School District · 9.1 mi away306th of 381
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 3Franklin Middle SchoolYakima School District · 10.1 mi away285th of 381
ELA 41% · Math 19% - 2Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolYakima School District · 11.3 mi away333rd of 381
ELA 27% · Math 19% - 1Washington Middle SchoolYakima School District · 11.7 mi away350th of 381
ELA 22% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Middle School in?
Highland Middle School is part of the Highland School District district in Cowiche, Washington.
Is Highland Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Middle School 314th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Middle School?
Hispanic 80%, White 19% (253 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98923 is $356K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.