Top Rankings
Inver Grove Heights Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,447 students in Inver Grove Heights Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Inver Grove Heights Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
3,447 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Inver Grove Heights Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
172 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
909 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
10%
# Black Students
376 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
11%
12%
# White Students
1,678 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
49%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
295 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
214
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
268
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
289
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,919 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,200
$17,887
Spending / Student
$15,919
$18,614
Best Inver Grove Heights Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Grades: 2-5
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Simley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Bend Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9875 Inver Grove Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8167 Cahill Ave E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7200
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 68th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
5899 Babcock Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7301
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7301
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7009
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7009
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Igh Early Childhood Program
Special Education School
2990 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7828
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7828
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Simley Alternative Program
Alternative School
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Inver Grove Heights Schools School District?
Inver Grove Heights Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,447 students.
What is the rank of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District?
Inver Grove Heights Schools School District is ranked #363 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Inver Grove Heights Schools School District?
49% of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District?
Inver Grove Heights Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Inver Grove Heights Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,919 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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