2300 - 7th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Highview Middle School serves 872 students in grades 6-8.
Highview Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Highview Middle School's student population of 872 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
872 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Highview Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Highview Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
10%
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Black
17%
12%
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White
54%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highview Middle School's ranking?

Highview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).

How many students attend Highview Middle School?

872 students attend Highview Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Highview Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Highview Middle School?

Highview Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does Highview Middle School offer ?

Highview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Highview Middle School part of?

Highview Middle School is part of Mounds View Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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