Very Good
#260 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 13% in state
Highland Elementary
Elementary School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Apple Valley, MN
A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14001 PILOT KNOB RD, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Highland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,883/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,354
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,676/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| 917 TeaEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Dakota Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 676 | 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.
Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #6 of 36
- District spending per student
- $15,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Elementary is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Elementary
What grades does Highland Elementary serve?
Highland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Elementary rank in MN?
Highland Elementary ranks #260 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Highland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Highland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Elementary a charter school?
No, Highland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Highland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Elementary?
27.4% of students at Highland 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
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (952) 423-7595
- Area population (ZIP 55124)
- 55,675
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 55124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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