Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Highland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland Elementary School is ranked #1559 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
512 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Highland Elementary School located?
Highland Elementary School is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
