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#955 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 48% in state
Highview Middle School
Middle School · Mounds View Public School District · New Brighton, MN
A Mounds View Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2300 - 7TH ST NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highview Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highview Middle School 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Brighton), 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
$93,823
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Columbia Academy Anchor ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Fridley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Fridley Middle Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 36 | 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.
Mounds View Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highview Middle School is listed in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highview Middle School
Highview Middle School is a public middle school in New Brighton, MN, part of Mounds View Public School District, serving approximately 822 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highview Middle School
What grades does Highview Middle School serve?
Highview Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Highview Middle School?
Highview Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highview Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highview Middle School rank in MN?
Highview Middle School ranks #955 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Highview Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Highview Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highview Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highview Middle School a charter school?
No, Highview Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highview Middle School a Title I school?
No, Highview Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highview Middle School?
40.6% of students at Highview 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
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (651) 621-6700
- Area population (ZIP 55112)
- 45,680
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 55112; 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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