Carver Elementary vs Highwood Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
898 students
Highwood Hills Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Maplewood, Minnesota | Highwood Hills Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 923 | #883 of 923 |
| National rank | #16706 of 50,301 | #43010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 898 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 22% |
| city | Maplewood | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 22.9).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 90.1%).
- •Highwood Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.0).
- •Carver Elementary is the larger school with 898 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 Carver Elementary better than Highwood Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary ranks higher (62.1 vs 22.9 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 Carver Elementary and Highwood Hills Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Maplewood and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 898. Highwood Hills Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Highwood Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Carver Elementary is 573rd of 923 and Highwood Hills Elementary is 883rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).