Serving 722 students in grades 6-8, Inver Grove Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inver Grove Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Inver Grove Heights Middle School's student population of 722 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Inver Grove Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inver Grove Heights Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
33%
10%
Black
11%
12%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inver Grove Heights Middle School's ranking?
Inver Grove Heights Middle School is ranked #1398 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Inver Grove Heights Middle School often compared to?
Inver Grove Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South St. Paul High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Inver Grove Heights Middle School?
722 students attend Inver Grove Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Inver Grove Heights Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inver Grove Heights Middle School?
Inver Grove Heights Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Inver Grove Heights Middle School offer ?
Inver Grove Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Inver Grove Heights Middle School part of?
Inver Grove Heights Middle School is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District.
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