Serving 817 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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- 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 817 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
817 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.72, 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
#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
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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?
817 students attend Inver Grove Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Inver Grove Heights Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% 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 19:1, 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.
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