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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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Dave Palzet

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
60%

Reading Proficiency
71%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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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%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 51.6%	Female 48.4%
White 69%	Two or more races 13.2%
Asian 9.8%

School Rankings

#32 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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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

New Trier Township High School

10th to 12th
Public

A+

Niles North High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Eths Day School

6th to 12th
Public

Mallinckrodt Park

Trails
Parking Lot
Community Center

Langdon Park

Trails
Beach
Playground

Elmwood Dunes

Lake
Trails
Botanical Gardens

Hibbard Park

Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Pickleball

Roemer Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area

Maple Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis

Forest Park

Playground

Vattmann Park

Bike Trails
Soccer
Tennis

Wilmette Centennial Park and Recreation Complex

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Illinois Cook County Wilmette 60091

Highcrest Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-6 in Wilmette, IL, in the Wilmette neighborhood, and is served by the Wilmette School District No. 39 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 764 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Highcrest Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,152,591. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Trier Township High School, Niles North High School, Eths Day School, and more. Learn more about what Wilmette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highcrest Middle School.

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