Inver Grove Heights Schools School District
School District · Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,510
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,510
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Inver Grove Heights Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Inver Grove Heights Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Atheneum Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Salem Hills Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Simley Senior High
Inver Grove Heights · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#355 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,677
+$69 vs Minnesota median
District size
3,510 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Inver Grove Heights Schools ranks #355 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Inver Grove Heights Schools's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Atheneum Elementary (8.5/10), Salem Hills Elementary (5.6/10), and Simley Senior High (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Inver Grove Heights Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atheneum Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Salem Hills Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Simley Senior High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Inver Grove Heights Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Bend Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | 199 Online High School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Hilltop Elementary | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Inver Grove Heights Schools
Inver Grove Heights Schools is a Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,510 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $14,677 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Inver Grove Heights Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Atheneum Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Inver Grove Heights Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Inver Grove Heights Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Inver Grove Heights Schools with test data.
Schools in Inver Grove Heights Schools
9 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Inver Grove Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 3,510
- Teachers (FTE)
- 217
- District spending per student
- $14,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Inver Grove Heights Schools has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Inver Grove Heights Schools?
The average composite rating for Inver Grove Heights Schools is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Inver Grove Heights Schools's district-level spending was $14,677 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Inver Grove Heights Schools is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Atheneum Elementary is the highest-rated school in Inver Grove Heights Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Across schools in Inver Grove Heights Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Inver Grove Heights Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Inver Grove Heights Schools has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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