Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highwood Hills 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Highwood Hills 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 Highwood Hills Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Highwood Hills Elementary School?
212 students attend Highwood Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Highwood Hills Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highwood Hills Elementary School?
Highwood Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highwood Hills Elementary School offer ?
Highwood Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highwood Hills Elementary School part of?
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