- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Inver Grove Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Inver Grove Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271503000765
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inver Grove Heights Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Inver Grove Heights · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Inver Grove Heights Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inver Grove Heights Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
School address
District: Inver Grove Heights Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271503000765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Inver Grove Heights Middle held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 271503000765 · Inver Grove Heights, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 19:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Simley Senior High (1,030 students)
Inver Grove Heights Middle held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Inver Grove Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simley Senior
Simley Senior High
1,030 students
- This school
Inver Grove Heights Middle
817 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary
626 students
- Pine Bend Elem
Pine Bend Elementary
511 students
- Salem Hills El 281
Salem Hills Elementary
281 students
- Atheneum Eleme 69
Atheneum Elementary
69 students
What this shows Inver Grove Heights Middle reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inver Grove Heights Middle compares
Inver Grove Heights Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Inver Grove Heights Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Inver Grove Heights Schools reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inver Grove Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simley Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Bend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atheneum Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Inver Grove Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 80/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inver Grove Heights Middle
How many students attend Inver Grove Heights Middle?
Inver Grove Heights Middle has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inver Grove Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inver Grove Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Inver Grove Heights Middle is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Inver Grove Heights Middle?
49.3% of students at Inver Grove Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inver Grove Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Inver Grove Heights Middle is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inver Grove Heights Middle?
Inver Grove Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inver Grove Heights Middle rank among public schools in Inver Grove Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Inver Grove Heights Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Inver Grove Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Besides Inver Grove Heights Middle, Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Simley Senior High (1,030 students), Hilltop Elementary (626 students), and Pine Bend Elementary (511 students). See the Inver Grove Heights Schools district page for the complete list.