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#1298 of 1,992 schools in MN
Mississippi Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools · Sauk Rapids, MN
A Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1003 S 4TH ST, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mississippi Heights Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mississippi Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sauk Rapids), 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
$71,964
Median home value
$251,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Saint Cloud Math and Science AcademCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| St Cloud Hospital Progs-residentialEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-resEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mississippi Heights Elementary is listed in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mississippi Heights Elementary
Mississippi Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools, serving approximately 817 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mississippi Heights Elementary
What grades does Mississippi Heights Elementary serve?
Mississippi Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mississippi Heights Elementary?
Mississippi Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mississippi Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mississippi Heights Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mississippi Heights Elementary rank in MN?
Mississippi Heights Elementary ranks #1,298 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mississippi Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mississippi Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Mississippi Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mississippi Heights Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mississippi Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Mississippi Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mississippi Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mississippi Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mississippi Heights Elementary?
37.5% of students at Mississippi Heights Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (320) 252-0122
- Area population (ZIP 56379)
- 17,300
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 56379; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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