Serving 792 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 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (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 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
INSPIRE. INNOVATE. EXCEL. A Community Commitment
School Rankings
Inver Grove Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inver Grove Heights Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
41%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inver Grove Heights Middle School's ranking?
Inver Grove Heights Middle School is ranked #1338 out of 1,773 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Inver Grove Heights Middle School?
792 students attend Inver Grove Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Inver Grove Heights Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inver Grove Heights Middle School?
Inver Grove Heights Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Inver Grove Heights Middle School offer ?
Inver Grove Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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