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#1188 of 1,992 schools in MN
Hga Elementary
Elementary School · Higher Ground Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A Higher Ground Academy charter elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1381 MARSHALL AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hga Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hga Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,038
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of St. Paul at Merriam ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Highland Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| St Peter Claver SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Jj Hill MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Higher Ground Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hga Elementary is listed in HIGHER GROUND ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hga Elementary
Hga Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Higher Ground Academy, serving approximately 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,188 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hga Elementary
What grades does Hga Elementary serve?
Hga Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hga Elementary?
Hga Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hga Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hga Elementary rank in MN?
Hga Elementary ranks #1,188 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hga Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hga Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hga Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hga Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hga Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Hga Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hga Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hga Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hga Elementary?
98.3% of students at Hga Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (651) 645-1000
- Area population (ZIP 55104)
- 45,777
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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