C
Below Average
54/100

Highland Park Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 975 SNELLING AVE S, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
773
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%26/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+3 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (−8 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White83%70%reading +14 pts, math +6 pts91st percentile (list)
Black37%17%reading +3 pts, math -8 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%12%reading -7 pts, math -18 pts14th percentile (list)
Asian55%55%reading +0 pts, math +0 pts47th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%35%reading +7 pts, math -12 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income31%13%reading -10 pts, math -21 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 975 SNELLING AVE S
City Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55116
District 2733840
NCES School ID 273384001591
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55116

Understanding the community around Highland Park Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,683
Per Capita Income $54,979
Poverty Rate 4.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.5%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $378,200
Median Rent $1,159
Owner-Occupied 50.2%
Renter-Occupied 49.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Park Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 36.4%
Hispanic/Latino 29.8%
Black 18.5%
Two or More Races 9.7%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 773
Teachers (FTE) 42.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has 773 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Highland Park Middle School serve?
Highland Park Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Park Middle School receive per student?
Highland Park Middle School receives $24,161 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Park Middle School in 55116 ▼
Avg Home Value
$464,388
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,564
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
49.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026