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#811 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 41% in state
Highland Park Middle School
Middle School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
975 SNELLING AVE S, Saint Paul, MN 55116
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Park Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (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
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Park Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$83,156
Median home value
$405,900
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55116; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Arts Plus UpperEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
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| Laura Jeffrey Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| St. Paul School of Northern Lights SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #16 of 68
- District spending per student
- $21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Park Middle School is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park Middle School
Highland Park Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 773 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park Middle School
What grades does Highland Park Middle School serve?
Highland Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park Middle School rank in MN?
Highland Park Middle School ranks #811 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Highland Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Highland Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Highland Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park Middle School?
48.4% of students at Highland Park Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (651) 293-8950
- Area population (ZIP 55116)
- 26,099
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 55116; 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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