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Inver Grove Heights Schools

2990 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-3235
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Inver Grove Heights Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,510 students in Inver Grove Heights Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Inver Grove Heights Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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
2,723 Schools
# Students
3,510 Students
870,535 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
57,764 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Inver Grove Heights Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#325 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
46%
42%
51%
31%
41%
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
29%
12%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
43%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. 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 $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,891
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,634
$18,585

Best Inver Grove Heights Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Gr: 2-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Salem Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Pine Bend Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9875 Inver Grove Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Simley Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8167 Cahill Ave E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 68th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7009
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Igh Early Childhood Program
Special Education School
2990 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7828
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Simley Alternative Program
Alternative School
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Inver Grove Heights Schools manages 9 public schools serving 3,510 students.
What is the rank of Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Inver Grove Heights Schools is ranked #356 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
43% of Inver Grove Heights Schools 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?
Inver Grove Heights Schools 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's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,634 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,510 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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