Highview Middle School

www.moundsviewschools.org/highview

820 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highview Middle School, located in New Brighton, Minnesota, is part of the Mounds View Public School District. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for providing a structured, supportive environment that focuses on the transitional needs of middle-school-aged children. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, and language arts with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests as they prepare for the high school level.

Beyond its academic offerings, Highview is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution places a significant emphasis on social-emotional learning and character development, aiming to help students build confidence and interpersonal skills. With a commitment to inclusivity and student engagement, the school provides various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that encourage students to connect with their peers and staff outside of the traditional classroom setting.

820

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highview Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	114
Black	139
Asian	55
Two or More	68
American Indian	6

White
438 (53.4 %)
Black
139 (17.0 %)
Hispanic
114 (13.9 %)
Two or More
68 (8.3 %)
Asian
55 (6.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)621-6700
Website:	http://www.moundsviewschools.org/highview
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 268

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 290