Highwood Hills Learning Center serves 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
44%
12%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Highwood Hills Learning Center?
45 students attend Highwood Hills Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Highwood Hills Learning Center students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highwood Hills Learning Center?
Highwood Hills Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highwood Hills Learning Center offer ?
Highwood Hills Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highwood Hills Learning Center part of?
Highwood Hills Learning Center is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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