Enrollment
817
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inver Grove Heights Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inver Grove Heights Middle
Inver Grove Heights Middle is a large middle school in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Simley Senior High (1,030 students) and Hilltop Elementary (626 students) alongside Inver Grove Heights Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Inver Grove Heights Middle compares
Inver Grove Heights Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inver Grove Heights Schools, which includes Inver Grove Heights Middle.
$14,631
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.6%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~817 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Inver Grove Heights Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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