Highcrest Middle School

Highcrest Middle School is rated with an A rating on niche.

Highcrest Middle School is part of the Wilmette District 39 school district.

Highcrest Middle School borders Community Playfield one of the largest public parks in Wilmette.

Highcrest Middle School

Public Elementary School | Grade 5-6

569 Hunter Rd, Wilmette, IL

Wilmette School District No. 39

764 Students

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School Details

Head of School
Dr. Dave Palzet

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
60%

Reading Proficiency
71%

Academics

A+

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

60%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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...

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...

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...

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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List Price Range

$357K - $1.5M

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Average Home Value

$1,098,337

Median Lot Size

9,147 Sq Ft

% Renters

15%

Household Income

$192,924

% of College Grads

83.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,774 Sq Ft

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Langdon Park

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Beach
Playground

Elmwood Dunes

Lake
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Hibbard Park

Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Pickleball

Roemer Park

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Picnic Area

Maple Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis

Forest Park

Playground

Vattmann Park

Bike Trails
Soccer
Tennis

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