Inver Grove Heights Schools

The Inver Grove Heights School District in Minnesota operates 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and faces challenges in improving academic outcomes, with most schools performing below the state average.

One standout school in the district is Atheneum Elementary, which is ranked 3rd out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 5-star rating. Atheneum boasts exceptional test scores, with 95.24% of students proficient or better in math and 98.41% in reading. In contrast, Hilltop Elementary is one of the lower-performing schools, ranking 724th out of 881 and having significantly lower test scores than the state and district averages.

Overall, the Inver Grove Heights School District has an overall ranking of 292 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and a 2-star rating. The district's test scores are generally below the state averages, with 34.17% of students proficient or better in math and 38.89% in reading. The data reveals significant disparities in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools, which may be correlated with socioeconomic factors. While the district faces challenges, the exceptional performance of Atheneum Elementary suggests that successful practices could be replicated to improve outcomes across the district.