Serving 808 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mississippi Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mississippi Heights Elementary serves the southern part of the Sauk Rapids school district, covering an area of approximately 52.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mississippi Heights Elementary School's student population of 808 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mississippi Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississippi Heights Elementary School is 0.37, which is less 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
#658 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)15.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Storm
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School is ranked #658 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mississippi Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Mississippi Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasantview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Heights Elementary School?
808 students attend Mississippi Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mississippi Heights Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mississippi Heights Elementary School?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mississippi Heights Elementary School offer ?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mississippi Heights Elementary School part of?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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