Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
554 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
