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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,510 students in Inver Grove Heights Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51爆料s in Inver Grove Heights Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
3,510 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
58,166 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 523 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
# American Indian Students
17 Students
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
166 Students
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,036 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
12%
# Black Students
452 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%
# White Students
1,496 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
43%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
340 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
238
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
276
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
287
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
280
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,634 is less than the state median of $18,465. 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
$16,891
$17,744
Spending / Student
$15,634
$18,465
Best Inver Grove Heights Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | 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
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Bend Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Simley Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
| 1,058 students
Rank: #55.
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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
| 792 students
Rank: #66.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
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: PK-5
| 613 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
| 35 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
| 70 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
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Inver Grove Heights Schools School District?
Inver Grove Heights Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,510 students.
What is the rank of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District?
Inver Grove Heights Schools School District is ranked #359 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
43% of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% 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 15:1.
What is Inver Grove Heights Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,634 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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