- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
Highland Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273384001591
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle School ranks #4 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Highland Park Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 273384001591 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 20.3:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Highland Park Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school
Highland Park Middle School
811 students
What this shows Highland Park Middle School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Middle School compares
Highland Park Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Highland Park Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~811 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Middle School
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has 811 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Middle School?
44.7% of students at Highland Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Middle School is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle School ranks #4 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Highland Park Middle School, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.