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Highview Middle School

2300 - 7TH ST NW, NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
820
Students
Total enrolled
$16,732
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
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Large public school
Serves 820 students in grades 06–08 in NEW BRIGHTON, Minnesota.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,732 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Highview Middle School is a large middle in NEW BRIGHTON, Minnesota, serving grades 06–08 with 820 students. The district invests $16,732 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Highview Middle School

820
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution419 male · 401 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 362 students
Student Composition
53%
14%
17%
8%
Asian7%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black17%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 272295001117

Academic Outcomes at Highview Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55112

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,732Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,732
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,362
Student Support$3,179
Administration$2,008
Operations$2,510
Other$1,673
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,732 spent per student, an estimated $7,412 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
34%
State government
58.1%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
8.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,732/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Turtle Lake ElementaryISLAND LAKE ELEMENTARYValentine Hills ElementaryBEL AIR ELEMENTARY
+5 more
↓
Middle
Chippewa Middle SchoolEdgewood Middle School
↓
High School
MOUNDS VIEW SENIOR HIGHIRONDALE SENIOR HIGHMOUNDS VIEW ALCCareer and Life Trans Prg Tin Lake
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyRamsey County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (651)621-6700
NCES ID: 272295001117
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEW BRIGHTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
2300 - 7TH ST NW, NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.