Highlands Elementary vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 63 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
Westwood Elementary
Zimmerman · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
562 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Edina, Minnesota | Westwood Elementary Zimmerman, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 923 | #384 of 923 |
| National rank | #1754 of 50,301 | #10231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 564 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Edina | Zimmerman |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 71.6).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 31.1%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.8).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 562.
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 Westwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 71.6 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 Westwood Elementary?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Edina and Zimmerman in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 564. Westwood Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Westwood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Highlands Elementary is 38th of 923 and Westwood Elementary is 384th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).