Highland Elementary

Public K-5

 14001 Pilot Knob Rd
       Apple Valley, MN  55124-6602


(952) 423-7595

District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,446 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Scott Highlands Middle
High:    Eastview Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  717

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
African American:
13.8%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 10th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), African American (13.8%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 14.5. 11 elementary schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary is $13,446, which is the 7th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary 244th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 112th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.32 53rd 674 92.1%
2004 86.18 30th 676 95.6%
2005 79.37 79th 685 88.5%
2006 81.32 72nd 756 90.5%
2007 79.29 96th 777 87.6%
2008 88.46 14th 781 98.2%
2009 84.59 24th 434 94.5%
2010 74.77 151st 803 81.2%
2011 79.69 94th 814 88.5%
2012 72.89 189th 820 77.0%
2013 74.50 180th 824 78.2%
2014 66.21 305th 826 63.1%
2015 71.97 232nd 840 72.4%
2016 68.29 281st 848 66.9%
2017 79.66 123rd 853 85.6%
2018 81.11 112th 847 86.8%
2019 84.15 79th 870 90.9%
2021 77.77 162nd 869 81.4%
2022 74.48 203rd 858 76.3%
2023 70.46 244th 845 71.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.26 13th 98 86.7%
2022 72.82 23rd 87 73.6%
2023 39.06 49th 77 36.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.84 21st 242 91.3%
2021 66.02 31st 175 82.3%
2022 55.28 84th 256 67.2%
2023 60.78 72nd 276 73.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.29 129th 463 72.1%
2019 75.37 80th 515 84.5%
2021 77.21 58th 417 86.1%
2022 75.33 83rd 500 83.4%
2023 75.94 84th 524 84.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.98 182nd 728 75.0%
2019 83.75 49th 740 93.4%
2021 68.42 181st 683 73.5%
2022 76.57 100th 663 84.9%
2023 61.20 292nd 774 62.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.56 132nd 774 82.9%
2019 79.59 111th 787 85.9%
2021 74.96 164th 783 79.1%
2022 71.21 221st 799 72.3%
2023 67.41 264th 787 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.03 118th 779 84.9%
2019 84.64 65th 798 91.9%
2021 74.67 161st 784 79.5%
2022 73.72 188th 808 76.7%
2023 69.27 241st 799 69.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 27th 134 79.9%
2019 87.05 21st 136 84.6%
2022 82.43 31st 131 76.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.35 32nd 266 88.0%
2019 87.61 19th 283 93.3%
2021 74.34 40th 227 82.4%
2022 54.87 110th 282 61.0%
2023 79.90 30th 279 89.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.44 53rd 220 75.9%
2023 66.25 52nd 214 75.7%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.22 99th 712 86.1%
2019 80.31 88th 722 87.8%
2021 70.88 167th 710 76.5%
2022 71.03 176th 725 75.7%
2023 62.79 242nd 712 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Open Quote My son started Kindergarten there this year and we have had a wonderful experience. The staff are very personable and professional. They truely want every student to suceed. My son needed extra help for his reading and as soon as he started the reading recovery program we noticed a big difference. I would recommend this school to everyone. It is exceptional and I couldnt think of a better place for my son. I cannot wait to send my daughter in 2 years because I know that she will have so many opportunities to suceed!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Highland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 799 11 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1989 782 18 17 5 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1990 846 15 19 5 3 n/a n/a 0 888
1991 874 18 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1992 711 18 17 5 2 n/a n/a 0 753
1993 735 13 19 2 3 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 797 6 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1995 734 9 25 3 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1996 734 9 25 3 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1997 753 14 22 2 1 n/a n/a 0 792
1998 728 11 21 2 2 n/a n/a 0 764
1999 727 11 20 2 2 n/a n/a 0 762
2000 738 8 23 3 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2001 688 9 21 8 2 n/a n/a 0 728
2002 644 14 29 11 5 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 644 14 29 11 5 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 596 19 46 14 4 n/a n/a 0 679
2005 587 25 62 14 4 n/a n/a 0 692
2006 550 39 62 14 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2007 520 36 61 18 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2008 517 34 65 18 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2009 497 37 62 18 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2010 514 44 71 18 3 n/a n/a 0 650
2011 512 31 55 21 5 0 27 0 651
2012 498 38 58 26 5 0 28 0 653
2013 494 40 67 32 6 0 32 0 671
2014 535 54 66 35 6 0 48 0 744
2015 486 53 68 33 2 0 44 0 686
2016 513 51 67 40 1 0 41 0 713
2017 505 66 73 38 0 0 48 0 730
2018 516 72 66 41 0 1 46 0 742
2019 507 55 67 40 0 1 51 0 721
2020 511 53 64 47 1 1 56 0 733
2021 463 83 66 39 0 2 63 0 716
2022 430 102 63 48 1 1 68 0 713
2023 441 99 56 50 0 2 69 0 717

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 Highland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 833 43.8 19.0 0.7
1989 824 43.5 18.9 1.7
1990 888 47.3 18.7 2.4
1991 917 45.4 20.1 1.4
1992 753 40.2 18.7 3.1
1993 772 39.5 19.5 2.2
1994 826 49.5 16.7 4.2
1995 772 44.1 17.5 3.5
1996 772 44.1 17.5 3.5
1997 792 52.5 15.1 2.1
1998 764 n/a 0.0 2.4
1999 762 54.6 14.0 2.2
2000 775 49.3 15.7 4.9
2001 728 45.8 15.9 5.1
2002 703 41.4 17.0 4.8
2003 703 41.4 17.0 4.8
2004 679 40.3 16.8 5.7
2005 692 41.0 16.9 7.2
2006 669 40.7 16.4 8.2
2007 636 40.2 15.8 9
2008 634 38.4 16.5 9.5
2009 615 38.5 16.0 10.7
2010 650 40.3 16.1 12.2
2011 651 38.7 16.8 12.9
2012 653 38.6 16.9 14.7
2013 671 39.4 17.0 18.6
2014 744 41.3 17.9 20
2015 686 43.0 15.9 18.7
2016 713 44.0 16.2 18.4
2017 730 45.2 16.1 15.3
2018 742 45.1 16.4 14
2019 721 44.5 16.2 12.8
2020 733 45.5 16.0 12.6
2021 716 48.4 14.7 10.9
2022 713 48.3 14.7 9.7
2023 717 49.4 14.5 26.9

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 Highland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 833 43.8 19.0 0.7
1989 824 43.5 18.9 1.7
1990 888 47.3 18.7 2.4
1991 917 45.4 20.1 1.4
1992 753 40.2 18.7 3.1
1993 772 39.5 19.5 2.2
1994 826 49.5 16.7 4.2
1995 772 44.1 17.5 3.5
1996 772 44.1 17.5 3.5
1997 792 52.5 15.1 2.1
1998 764 n/a 0.0 2.4
1999 762 54.6 14.0 2.2
2000 775 49.3 15.7 4.9
2001 728 45.8 15.9 5.1
2002 703 41.4 17.0 4.8
2003 703 41.4 17.0 4.8
2004 679 40.3 16.8 5.7
2005 692 41.0 16.9 7.2
2006 669 40.7 16.4 8.2
2007 636 40.2 15.8 9
2008 634 38.4 16.5 9.5
2009 615 38.5 16.0 10.7
2010 650 40.3 16.1 12.2
2011 651 38.7 16.8 12.9
2012 653 38.6 16.9 14.7
2013 671 39.4 17.0 18.6
2014 744 41.3 17.9 20
2015 686 43.0 15.9 18.7
2016 713 44.0 16.2 18.4
2017 730 45.2 16.1 15.3
2018 742 45.1 16.4 14
2019 721 44.5 16.2 12.8
2020 733 45.5 16.0 12.6
2021 716 48.4 14.7 10.9
2022 713 48.3 14.7 9.7
2023 717 49.4 14.5 26.9

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 Highland Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland 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 79th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 244th of 845 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Highland Elementary)76.464.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)71.264.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)64.252.8
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)60.954.3
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Highland Elementary)79.360.4
 19%
   4th Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)70.465.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)73.341.8
 31.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)59.854.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Highland Elementary)7963.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)62.156.3
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)81.571.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)72.964.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary)78.259.2
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)65.954.8
 11.1%
   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 Students721717
 0.6%
African American5599
 80%
American Indian00
Asian6756
 16.4%
Hispanic4050
 25%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White507441
 13%
Two or More Races5169
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%26.9%
 14.2%


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Students who attend Highland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott Highlands Middle
High : Eastview Senior High

Students at Highland Elementary are 62% White, 14% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic.

Highland Elementary ranks 244th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 717 students attended Highland Elementary.


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