SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE

14011 PILOT KNOB RD
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

shms.district196.org/

1,228 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Scott Highlands Middle School, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a prominent institution within the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus is characterized by a focus on student-centered learning, where educators emphasize the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional growth during these formative middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Scott Highlands offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. As part of District 196—a district widely recognized for its high academic standards and innovative programming—Scott Highlands benefits from strong administrative support and a deep integration of technology in the classroom. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both academically and personally.

1,228

Total Students

66.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	655
Hispanic	117
Black	202
Asian	132
Two or More	121
American Indian	1

White
655 (53.3%)
Black
202 (16.4%)
Asian
132 (10.7%)
Two or More
121 (9.9%)
Hispanic
117 (9.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone:	(952)423-7581
Website:	http://shms.district196.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 381

Grade 7 435

Grade 8 412