Highwood Hills Elementary

Summary:

Highwood Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 212 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which is ranked 346 out of 463 districts in the state.

Highwood Hills Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools, with 43.87% African American, 30.19% Asian, and 12.26% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools based on academic performance, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science that are 20-30 percentage points lower than state and district averages. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.18% to 94.34% over the past three years, much higher than the surrounding schools.

While Highwood Hills Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance of different racial groups at the school varies significantly. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rate for Asian students in Math was 153rd out of 154 Minnesota elementary schools, while the proficiency rate for African American students was 226th out of 310 schools. Nearby schools, such as Nokomis Montessori North Campus, Nokomis Montessori South Campus, and Battle Creek Elementary School, generally perform better academically than Highwood Hills Elementary, despite serving similar student populations. Addressing the racial achievement gaps and exploring best practices from higher-performing schools will be critical for Highwood Hills Elementary to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2188 Londin Ln
       Saint Paul, MN  55119-5393


(651) 744-3290

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
848th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,142 Help


Students who attend Highwood Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Battle Creek Middle
High:    Harding Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.9%
Asian:
30.2%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Compare Details Highwood Hills Elementary ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 32nd among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Highwood Hills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.9%), Asian (30.2%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highwood Hills Elementary is 11.7, which is the 16th best among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highwood Hills Elementary is $18,142, which is the 9th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highwood Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highwood Hills Elementary 848th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Highwood Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Saint Paul Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Paul Public Schools 346th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highwood Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.89 633rd 674 6.1%
2004 16.58 613th 676 9.3%
2005 3.53 668th 685 2.5%
2006 10.35 706th 756 6.6%
2007 14.12 710th 777 8.6%
2008 16.34 708th 781 9.3%
2010 17.49 715th 803 11.0%
2011 9.77 757th 814 7.0%
2012 2.92 791st 820 3.5%
2013 4.96 781st 824 5.2%
2014 3.74 788th 826 4.6%
2015 2.21 815th 840 3.0%
2016 2.72 815th 848 3.9%
2017 4.48 804th 853 5.7%
2018 3.37 813th 847 4.0%
2019 4.78 822nd 870 5.5%
2021 5.33 812th 869 6.6%
2022 5.77 802nd 858 6.5%
2023 3.07 826th 845 2.2%
2024 4.47 848th 881 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.68 173rd 242 28.5%
2019 31.81 190th 239 20.5%
2021 45.45 82nd 175 53.1%
2022 26.55 214th 256 16.4%
2023 18.90 261st 276 5.4%
2024 15.48 298th 303 1.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.01 441st 463 4.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.24 693rd 728 4.8%
2019 12.19 687th 740 7.2%
2021 17.60 600th 683 12.2%
2022 20.52 564th 663 14.9%
2023 6.38 748th 774 3.4%
2024 7.71 761st 793 4.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.33 761st 774 1.7%
2019 7.35 734th 787 6.7%
2022 5.86 754th 799 5.6%
2023 3.58 767th 787 2.5%
2024 3.98 789th 809 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.86 732nd 779 6.0%
2019 3.71 774th 798 3.0%
2021 2.72 769th 784 1.9%
2022 5.09 772nd 808 4.5%
2023 3.64 775th 799 3.0%
2024 4.88 792nd 826 4.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.00 134th 134 0.0%
2021 8.86 87th 88 1.1%
2022 8.42 129th 131 1.5%
2024 5.09 153rd 154 0.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.56 204th 266 23.3%
2019 29.62 211th 283 25.4%
2021 43.60 126th 227 44.5%
2022 46.90 141st 282 50.0%
2023 27.77 215th 279 22.9%
2024 29.74 226th 310 27.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highwood Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.66 244th 249 2.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highwood Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 494 38 29 23 5 n/a n/a 0 589
1989 428 49 29 23 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 418 55 35 18 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1991 584 100 63 35 15 n/a n/a -205 592
1992 380 83 34 20 7 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 387 84 46 13 5 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 358 104 71 28 5 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 278 154 94 47 3 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 278 154 94 47 3 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 245 183 78 44 7 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 209 183 99 37 8 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 154 193 75 36 8 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 116 197 78 38 7 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 104 225 69 30 10 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 68 236 69 38 4 n/a n/a 0 415
2003 68 236 69 38 4 n/a n/a 0 415
2004 56 171 71 35 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 30 162 65 44 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 30 161 69 37 3 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 23 182 69 35 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2008 25 196 63 35 3 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 24 168 63 39 2 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 29 158 60 37 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 27 162 52 43 1 0 5 0 290
2012 24 184 61 37 2 0 7 0 315
2013 25 213 48 29 2 0 5 0 322
2014 24 190 39 31 1 0 14 0 299
2015 10 185 61 38 3 0 9 0 306
2016 9 173 59 28 0 0 9 0 278
2017 6 172 72 29 0 1 8 0 288
2018 4 174 62 31 0 0 10 0 281
2019 10 178 61 21 2 0 11 0 283
2020 9 138 66 33 0 0 15 0 261
2021 12 101 51 22 0 0 10 0 196
2022 15 89 58 21 2 0 9 0 194
2023 18 93 64 26 2 0 9 0 212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highwood Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 29.7 19.8 22.1
1989 532 32.6 16.3 20.9
1990 527 32.6 16.1 23
1991 592 31.2 18.9 33.1
1992 524 33.0 15.8 34.5
1993 535 32.0 16.7 42.2
1994 566 37.0 15.3 49.1
1995 576 0.0 0.0 53.8
1996 576 0.0 0.0 53.8
1997 557 42.5 13.1 57.5
1998 536 n/a 0.0 58.6
1999 466 51.5 9.0 53
2000 436 36.0 12.1 66.5
2001 438 38.4 11.4 64.6
2002 415 34.2 12.1 71.6
2003 415 34.2 12.1 71.6
2004 336 33.4 10.1 74.4
2005 303 29.9 10.1 84.5
2006 300 25.3 11.9 91.3
2007 312 25.3 12.3 88.1
2008 322 28.3 11.4 88.5
2009 296 30.2 9.8 90.9
2010 286 27.2 10.5 91.6
2011 290 25.5 11.3 89.7
2012 315 26.9 11.6 92.4
2013 322 28.6 11.2 94.7
2014 299 30.0 9.9 95
2015 306 26.0 11.7 96.1
2016 278 20.0 13.9 93.2
2017 288 15.7 18.2 93.8
2018 281 23.1 12.1 92.2
2019 283 19.6 14.4 82.7
2020 261 22.6 11.5 92.3
2021 196 20.3 9.6 84.2
2022 194 19.1 10.1 88.1
2023 212 18.0 11.7 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highwood Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 29.7 19.8 22.1
1989 532 32.6 16.3 20.9
1990 527 32.6 16.1 23
1991 592 31.2 18.9 33.1
1992 524 33.0 15.8 34.5
1993 535 32.0 16.7 42.2
1994 566 37.0 15.3 49.1
1995 576 0.0 0.0 53.8
1996 576 0.0 0.0 53.8
1997 557 42.5 13.1 57.5
1998 536 n/a 0.0 58.6
1999 466 51.5 9.0 53
2000 436 36.0 12.1 66.5
2001 438 38.4 11.4 64.6
2002 415 34.2 12.1 71.6
2003 415 34.2 12.1 71.6
2004 336 33.4 10.1 74.4
2005 303 29.9 10.1 84.5
2006 300 25.3 11.9 91.3
2007 312 25.3 12.3 88.1
2008 322 28.3 11.4 88.5
2009 296 30.2 9.8 90.9
2010 286 27.2 10.5 91.6
2011 290 25.5 11.3 89.7
2012 315 26.9 11.6 92.4
2013 322 28.6 11.2 94.7
2014 299 30.0 9.9 95
2015 306 26.0 11.7 96.1
2016 278 20.0 13.9 93.2
2017 288 15.7 18.2 93.8
2018 281 23.1 12.1 92.2
2019 283 19.6 14.4 82.7
2020 261 22.6 11.5 92.3
2021 196 20.3 9.6 84.2
2022 194 19.1 10.1 88.1
2023 212 18.0 11.7 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highwood Hills Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,142

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highwood Hills Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 822nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 826th of 845 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Highwood Hills Elementary)10.810.5
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)39.735.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Highwood Hills Elementary)5.410.3
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)35.331
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Highwood Hills Elementary)36.611.5
 25.1%
   4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)3934.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Highwood Hills Elementary)17.57.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)34.632.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Highwood Hills Elementary)13.96.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)31.328.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Highwood Hills Elementary)41.719.4
 22.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)46.641
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Highwood Hills Elementary)11.16.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)29.828.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students283212
 25.1%
African American17893
 47.8%
American Indian22
Asian6164
 4.9%
Hispanic2126
 23.8%
Pacific Islander00
White1018
 80%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.7%94.3%
 11.7%


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Highwood Hills Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Highwood Hills Elementary.

Students who attend Highwood Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Battle Creek Middle
High : Harding Senior High

Students at Highwood Hills Elementary are 44% African American, 30% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.


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