Below Average
#1780 of 1,992 schools in MN
Inver Grove Heights Middle
Middle School · Inver Grove Heights Schools · Inver Grove Heights, MN
A middle school in Inver Grove Heights, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8167 CAHILL AVE E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inver Grove Heights Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inver Grove Heights Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,563/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inver Grove Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,026
Median home value
$308,900
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 917 Deaf/hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Inver Grove Heights Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inver Grove Heights Middle is listed in INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inver Grove Heights Middle
Inver Grove Heights Middle is a public middle school in Inver Grove Heights, MN, part of Inver Grove Heights Schools, serving approximately 792 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,780 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inver Grove Heights Middle
What grades does Inver Grove Heights Middle serve?
Inver Grove Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Inver Grove Heights Middle?
Inver Grove Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inver Grove Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Inver Grove Heights Middle is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inver Grove Heights Middle rank in MN?
Inver Grove Heights Middle ranks #1,780 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Inver Grove Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Inver Grove Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Inver Grove Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inver Grove Heights Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Inver Grove Heights Middle a charter school?
No, Inver Grove Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inver Grove Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Inver Grove Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inver Grove Heights Middle?
59.1% of students at Inver Grove Heights Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (651) 306-7200
- Area population (ZIP 55076)
- 21,258
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55076; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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