Bel Air Elementary vs Highview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 614 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
New Brighton · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
729 students
Highview Middle School
New Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary New Brighton, Minnesota | Highview Middle School New Brighton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #315 of 923 | #87 of 266 |
| National rank | #8756 of 50,301 | #3043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 729 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| city | New Brighton | New Brighton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 71.4).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Highview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 39.1%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Highview Middle School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 729.
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 Bel Air Elementary better than Highview Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 71.4 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 Bel Air Elementary and Highview Middle School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between New Brighton and New Brighton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 729. Highview Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Highview Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Bel Air Elementary is 315th of 923 and Highview Middle School is 87th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).