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Highland Park Middle School

975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 805 students in grades 6-8, Highland Park Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highland Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highland Park Middle School's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
805 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highland Park Middle 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 Park Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1395 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Park Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Highland Park Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Park Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Park Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Middle School's ranking?
Highland Park Middle School is ranked #1395 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Highland Park Middle School often compared to?
Highland Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
805 students attend Highland Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Highland Park Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Park Middle School offer ?
Highland Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highland Park Middle School part of?
Highland Park Middle School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Middle School located?
Highland Park Middle School is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Highland Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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