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#1328 of 1,992 schools in MN
Salem Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Inver Grove Heights Schools · Inver Grove Heights, MN
An Inver Grove Heights Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5899 BABCOCK TR E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Hills Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salem Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
$108,314
Median home value
$496,800
Median rent
$1,514/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55077; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atheneum ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 2–5 | 0.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Resource CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 1.6 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Hilltop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Igh Early Childhood ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK | 1.6 mi | 70 | 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.
Inver Grove Heights Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Salem Hills Elementary is listed in INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Hills Elementary
Salem Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Inver Grove Heights, MN, part of Inver Grove Heights Schools, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Hills Elementary
What grades does Salem Hills Elementary serve?
Salem Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Salem Hills Elementary?
Salem Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Hills Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Hills Elementary rank in MN?
Salem Hills Elementary ranks #1,328 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Salem Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Salem Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Hills Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Salem Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Salem Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Salem Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Hills Elementary?
54.2% of students at Salem Hills 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (651) 306-7300
- Area population (ZIP 55077)
- 14,585
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 55077; 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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