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Highland Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 467 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 26, 2012

The school is fantastic. The kids cleaning off their own tables at which they sat at is a good way to show them responsibilities and respect. The teachers work with,you and so does the princible. I think as a parent you should be involed in your childs life. If your kid is constantly getting into trouble at school, you as a parent needs to step it up at home. If your child is coming home sad everyday, you as a parent needs to step it up and call the schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2011

I give this school 5 stars. The teachers are fantastic. Administration is strong. The principal listens to suggestions and she has made several positive changes. Strong PTO involvement. Many community and family involvement activities. This school is very safe with anti-bullying curriculum taught at every grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2011

If I could give it zero stars I would. BAD school! They let kids get away with threats of harming other kids, Bullying is a MAJOR problem in this school. Some of the teachers are good and the Principal thinks she is the best, but really not! Removed my child from that school for so many reasons and so glad I did. Not the only parent that took their child out and sent them to another district. They would rather keep the bad kids than the good ones. They have the kids cleaning off the lunchroom tables which employees should be doing. Keep away and keep your kids safe.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2009

Ihave grandkids that go to highland and they are doing very well the teachers are the best !!!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
33%
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 Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners100%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant89%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners76%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant74%
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 Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant77%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
54%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
62%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
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 Students73%
Female63%
Male85%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Economically non-disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners90%
Proficient in English61%
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

Math

All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant53%
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 Students50%
Female56%
Male43%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners28%
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant50%

Science

All Students38%
Female33%
Male43%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant38%
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
Black 40% 10%
White 26% 76%
Hispanic 24% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1500 49th Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
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