Summary:
The city of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.
Among the top-performing schools in Inver Grove Heights is Atheneum Elementary, which ranks 3rd out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 5-star rating. This school boasts exceptional proficiency rates, with 95.24% of students proficient or better in math and 98.41% in reading. Another high-performing school is Discovery Charter Elementary School, a charter school that ranks 327th out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, with 44.34% of students proficient or better in math and 50.51% in reading.
In contrast, some schools in the area face significant challenges, such as Simley Alternative Program and 199 Online High School, which struggle with low proficiency rates and higher dropout rates. The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and economic disadvantage across the schools, with STEAM Academy Charter School serving a student population that is 91.23% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students in Inver Grove Heights Schools have access to a quality education will be a key challenge for the district going forward.
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