Highcrest Middle School

Highcrest Middle School

Public Elementary School | Grade 5-6
569 Hunter Rd,  Wilmette, IL
Wilmette School District No. 39
4.4
764 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Dr. Dave Palzet
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
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Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
74.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.7%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
<1%
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School Rankings

#16 Best Public MS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
5.0 other
9/14/2024
Hms has held up for a while and is a great school! The teachers are very understanding, caring supportive, and fun while also knowing how to teach the class in an understanding way. Some of the teachers there have been there for 20 years and know what they are doing. They are very smart. Now being m...
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1.0 parent
2/20/2021
Had two of kids in Highcrest over the past 3-5 years. I chose to move to Wilmette because of the school district 39. However, Highcrest was the worst middle school experience. The administers don't know what kind of materials each teacher uses and how they approach to teach things in class. Many tea...
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5.0 parent
5/25/2015
We have been very pleased with Highcrest teachers, principals, and families. The curricular choices are outstanding and diverse. The articulation from middle school to junior high is very well thought out. Students transition well after 6th grade (middle school) to the junior high (7th grade). The t...
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5.0 parent
8/11/2013
5 Stars across the board! Highcrest is a good school for kids of any ability. Academics include the regular fare as well as art, drama, PE and technology. Kids can choose between French, Latin, Spanish, German or Mandarin or they can take an academic strategies class. A learning behavior specialist...
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