Battle Creek Middle vs Highwood Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Creek Middle
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
Highwood Hills Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Battle Creek Middle Saint Paul, Minnesota | Highwood Hills Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 266 | #883 of 923 |
| National rank | #14330 of 15,369 | #43010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 619 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highwood Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 16.6).
- •Highwood Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Battle Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Battle Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 90.1%).
- •Highwood Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.2).
- •Battle Creek Middle is the larger school with 619 students compared with 292.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Battle Creek Middle better than Highwood Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highwood Hills Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Battle Creek Middle and Highwood Hills Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Creek Middle: 619. Highwood Hills Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Creek Middle and Highwood Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Battle Creek Middle is 261st of 266 and Highwood Hills Elementary is 883rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).