Highlands Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Highlands Middle School is a suburban public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is part of Northview Public School District. It serves 445 students in grades 5 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 6

445 Students

27 Teachers

4645 Chandy Dr NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525 View local requests

http://nvps.net

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Highlands Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Hogue

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Highlands Middle School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Highlands Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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