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Highland Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 651 students

 
 
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Posted January 18, 2013

I am not impressed. They love to fund raise but if you ask for anything out of the normal your request goes unheard by teachers and principal. Not very out of the box approach to learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2010

Our children have been at Highland Elementary for 8 yrs. and we have been extremely pleased with the school, its staff, and administration. The teachers are top-notch. They are supportive, caring, and invested in the success of the children. Teacher/parent communication is excellent! The school and staff value parent volunteers. There are ample opportunities for parent involvement, especially in the younger grades, if the staff is aware of your availability. The principal has been supportive and is spoken of highly by the children. In my son's words, "The principal is reallly nice and fun. He tells you that you can do anything you want to do if you set your mind to it." And "The teachers are really great. They're helpful and treat everyone the same." We leave the Highland Elementary family with great sadness as we venture on to middle school and beyond, but we leave with many fond memories.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

I have been disappointed in Highland and I am suprised that it is rated a 10. My kids found the class work easy and unchallenging a grade level behind. Not enough focus on academics in Kindergarten just a repeat of preschool. Lack of all-day curiculumn for an all day paid program. You should get more for what you pay for. There is not enough opportunities for parents to get involved because the only ones that are involved are working for the school. Most parents just drop kids and drive away there invisible unless it is a special event. No room moms or classroom helpers ever, only during parties. Principal is hardly ever visible my own kids even commented 'How come he never tells us we do a good job daily'. Teachers and office personnel are very gossipy with each other and difficult to approach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2007

This is the 4th year we have had children at Highland. It is a wonderful school. Parents are always welcome in the school and there is a high level of parent involvement. The teachers truly care about each student and do whatever they can to help each student succeed. When our son struggled with focus and getting work done, his teacher was in constant contact with us and was willing to try new ideas to get him motivated. There are great music and art programs in place, even in addition to the regular classes. After-school activities are offered throughout the year as well. We are so pleased to have had such a wonderful experience at Highland. Our children are learning, succeeding, and enjoying school!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant73%

Science

All Students73%
Female69%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 74%
Asian 8% 6%
Black 5% 9%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Hispanic 3% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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14001 Pilot Knob Rd
Apple Valley, MN 55124
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