- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apple Valley, MN
Scott Highlands Middle
Federal NCES profile for Scott Highlands Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273239001943
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Highlands Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Highlands Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Highlands Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239001943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Scott Highlands Middle held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 273239001943 · Apple Valley, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,228 enr · 18.6:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Scott Highlands Middle held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Scott Highlands Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- This school
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- Dakota Hills M
Dakota Hills Middle
1,184 students
What this shows Scott Highlands Middle reports 1,228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Highlands Middle compares
Scott Highlands Middle 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,228
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$15,334
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 16.4%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Scott Highlands Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Highlands Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Highlands Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Highlands Middle
How many students attend Scott Highlands Middle?
Scott Highlands Middle has 1,228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,184 (2022-23) → 1,207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Highlands Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Highlands Middle is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott Highlands Middle?
20.7% of students at Scott Highlands Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Highlands Middle?
The largest demographic group at Scott Highlands Middle is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Highlands Middle?
Scott Highlands Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Scott Highlands Middle rank among middle schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Highlands Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Scott Highlands Middle, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.