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Highwood Hills Elementary School vs. Daytons Bluff Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Highwood Hills Elementary School
2188 Londin Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55119
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Bottom 50%
Daytons Bluff Elementary School
262 Bates Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Highwood Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Daytons Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 255 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daytons Bluff 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
255 students
271 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highwood Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Daytons Bluff Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highwood Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Daytons Bluff Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highwood Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Daytons Bluff Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highwood Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Daytons Bluff Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1711 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1728 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highwood Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Daytons Bluff Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highwood Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daytons Bluff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highwood Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daytons Bluff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highwood Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daytons Bluff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highwood Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Daytons Bluff Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
36
Kindergarten Students
40
44
Grade 1 Students
38
42
Grade 2 Students
41
43
Grade 3 Students
33
33
Grade 4 Students
42
40
Grade 5 Students
29
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highwood Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
29%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highwood Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highwood Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highwood Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highwood Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highwood Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highwood Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Daytons Bluff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highwood Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highwood Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Daytons Bluff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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