Mississippi Horizons Middle School serves 560 students in grades 6-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mississippi Horizons Middle School?
560 students attend Mississippi Horizons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mississippi Horizons Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mississippi Horizons Middle School?
Mississippi Horizons Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mississippi Horizons Middle School offer ?
Mississippi Horizons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Mississippi Horizons Middle School part of?
Mississippi Horizons Middle School is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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