Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mississippi Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mississippi Elementary serves the southern part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mississippi Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mississippi Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mississippi Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississippi Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Elementary School's ranking?
Mississippi Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mississippi Elementary School often compared to?
Mississippi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Bye Elementary School, Hoover Elementary Biomed Sci Egng by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Elementary School?
439 students attend Mississippi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mississippi Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mississippi Elementary School?
Mississippi Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mississippi Elementary School offer ?
Mississippi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mississippi Elementary School part of?
Mississippi Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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