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Highland Elementary School

14001 PILOT KNOB RD, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

Top 10% School in Minnesota

Ranked 27 of 217 in Minnesota

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About Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School is a public school in Apple Valley, Minnesota, that serves grades K–5. The school has about 678 students and one teacher for every 14 students. This makes sure that everyone in class gets the right amount of attention. Highland Elementary's "Triple-A" approach focuses on academics, the arts, and sports to help students grow in all areas. The school uses data-driven teaching to help students improve in all areas, including academics, social skills, and emotional health. The student body is not very diverse. About 60.6% are White, 13.3% are African American, 9.9% are Hispanic, and there are also students from other racial and ethnic groups. About 27% of the students can get free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that they come from a wide range of income levels. On state tests, 67% of students are good at math, and 61% are good at reading and English language arts. The average amount spent on each student is about $13,446, which is about the same as the district average. Located in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District (ISD 196), Highland Elementary is recognized for solid academic performance, a diverse student body, and a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual and personal growth.

Highland Elementary School Contact Information

Address

14001 PILOT KNOB RD, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

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Phone

(952) 423-7595

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 63%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 63% in Math and 61% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
678
Total Students
$84177
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 27 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 61.5%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic 7%
Black 13.8%
Two+ Races 9.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
61.5%
Asian
7.8%
Hispanic
7%
Black
13.8%
Two+ Races
9.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 678
50.5%
342 Female
49.5%
336 Male

Student Population

678 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mark Aronson is the new principal of Highland Elementary School in Apple Valley. Aronson was an assistant administrator before this and has a lot of experience with math, technology, and gifted education. The new leadership is meant to improve digital learning, social-emotional support, and student achievement, which are all things the school has always done well in and been involved in the community.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities do you have outside of school?

Ans. The activities offered include sports, music, clubs, and seasonal programs.

Q2. Are there programs for kids before and after school?

Ans. Yes, there is supervised care and help with homework.

Q3. How can parents help?

Ans. By joining the PTO, volunteering, going to events, and serving on committees.

Q4. Does the school organize field trips?

Ans. Yes, to local cultural sites, museums, and science centers.

Q5. What kinds of technology do students have access to?

Ans. Students have access to various types of technology such as tablets, computers, interactive whiteboards, and online learning tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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