Highland Park Middle School vs Mendota Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
Mendota Elementary
Mendota Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Mendota Elementary Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #198 of 266 | #27 of 923 |
| National rank | #7812 of 15,369 | #1586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 811 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 77% |
| city | Saint Paul | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 49.2).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 48.2%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 19.8).
- •Highland Park Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 358.
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 Park Middle School better than Mendota Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 49.2 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 Park Middle School and Mendota Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle School: 811. Mendota Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle School and Mendota Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Highland Park Middle School is 198th of 266 and Mendota Elementary is 27th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).