Serving 1,207 students in grades 6-8, Scott Highlands Middle School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott Highlands Middle School's student population of 1,207 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Rankings
Scott Highlands Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Highlands Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Highlands Middle School's ranking?
Scott Highlands Middle School is ranked #823 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Scott Highlands Middle School often compared to?
Scott Highlands Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falcon Ridge Middle School, Valley Middle School Of Stem, Rosemount Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Scott Highlands Middle School?
1,207 students attend Scott Highlands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Scott Highlands Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Highlands Middle School?
Scott Highlands Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott Highlands Middle School offer ?
Scott Highlands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Highlands Middle School part of?
Scott Highlands Middle School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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