Highland vs. Munger Hill
Should you attend Highland or Munger Hill? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Munger Hill over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Munger Hill.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Munger Hill.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Munger Hill over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Munger Hill with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Munger Hill, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MA)
(Bottom 50% in MA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Munger Hill who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Munger Hill who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Highland by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Highland by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Munger Hill by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Munger Hill by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Munger Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Munger Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Munger Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Munger Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Munger Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Munger Hill, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Munger Hill, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Munger Hill, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highland ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Munger Hill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
347 students
328 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1181 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
15
Kindergarten Students
61
52
Grade 1 Students
63
55
Grade 2 Students
66
60
Grade 3 Students
69
73
Grade 4 Students
73
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
80%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
