Highland Elementary vs Kimberly Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Kimberly Lane Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Kimberly Lane Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #836 of 923 | #11 of 923 |
| National rank | #38688 of 50,301 | #960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 534 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 89% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Plymouth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimberly Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 29.8).
- •Kimberly Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 30%).
- •Kimberly Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 40%).
- •Kimberly Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 78.3%).
- •Kimberly Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.7).
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 Highland Elementary better than Kimberly Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kimberly Lane Elementary ranks higher (89.2 vs 29.8 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 Highland Elementary and Kimberly Lane Elementary?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Plymouth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 534. Kimberly Lane Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Kimberly Lane Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 and Kimberly Lane Elementary is 11th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).