- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Brighton, MN
Highview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272295001117
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highview Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in New Brighton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highview Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highview Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in New Brighton, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Highview Middle School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 272295001117 · New Brighton, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 15.2:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Highview Middle School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Highview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- Irondale Senio
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- This school
Highview Middle School
823 students
- Valentine Hill
Valentine Hills Elementary
750 students
What this shows Highview Middle School reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highview Middle School compares
Highview 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Highview Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valentine Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highview Middle School
How many students attend Highview Middle School?
Highview Middle School has 823 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Brighton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highview Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highview Middle School?
37.0% of students at Highview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highview Middle School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in New Brighton, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highview Middle School?
Highview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Highview Middle School rank among public schools in New Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Highview Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in New Brighton, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Highview Middle School, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.