E-STEM Middle School vs Highwood Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-STEM Middle School
Woodbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Highwood Hills Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | E-STEM Middle School Woodbury, Minnesota | Highwood Hills Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 266 | #883 of 923 |
| National rank | #12791 of 15,369 | #43010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Woodbury | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E-STEM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 22.9).
- •E-STEM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Highwood Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 19.7).
- •E-STEM Middle School is the larger school with 512 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 E-STEM Middle School better than Highwood Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), E-STEM Middle School ranks higher (25.3 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 E-STEM Middle School and Highwood Hills Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Woodbury and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E-STEM Middle School: 512. Highwood Hills Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E-STEM Middle School and Highwood Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
E-STEM Middle School is 247th of 266 and Highwood Hills Elementary is 883rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).