Highlands Elementary vs South View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
South View Middle
Edina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,021 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Edina, Minnesota | South View Middle Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #38 of 923 | #13 of 266 |
| National rank | #1754 of 50,301 | #1187 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 564 | 1,021 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,021 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Edina | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 81.9).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 18%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.9).
- •South View Middle is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 564.
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 Highlands Elementary better than South View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 81.9 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 Highlands Elementary and South View Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Edina and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 564. South View Middle: 1,021. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and South View Middle rank in Minnesota?
Highlands Elementary is 38th of 923 and South View Middle is 13th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).