Mississippi Heights Elementary

Summary:

Mississippi Heights Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, serving 848 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools district, which is ranked 229 out of 463 districts in the state.

While Mississippi Heights Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (82.19%) compared to the state average (78.8%) and nearby Pleasantview Elementary (76.26%), its African American (2.95%) and Hispanic (6.01%) student populations are lower. Academically, the school's math (44.53%) and reading (46.12%) proficiency rates are slightly below the state averages, but higher than the district. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform significantly better than their peers statewide, ranking in the top 25% and 15%, respectively, among Minnesota elementary schools. Conversely, the school's white students and those from low-income backgrounds struggle, performing in the bottom 15% of the state.

Despite these strengths, Mississippi Heights Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining, from 327 out of 826 Minnesota elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 550 out of 881 in 2023-2024. This may be due in part to the school's increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which has risen from 25.77% in 2020-2021 to 39.86% in 2022-2023. Addressing these disparities and learning from the successes of nearby high-performing schools, such as Pleasantview Elementary, could be key strategies for Mississippi Heights to improve its overall academic outcomes and statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1003 S 4th St
       Sauk Rapids, MN  56379-8888


(320) 252-0122

District: Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,911 Help


Students who attend Mississippi Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
High:    Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  848

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Two or more races:
8.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Compare Details Mississippi Heights Elementary ranks worse than 62.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mississippi Heights Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), two or more races (8%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mississippi Heights Elementary is 14.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mississippi Heights Elementary is $9,911, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mississippi Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mississippi Heights Elementary 550th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Mississippi Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools 229th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mississippi Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.56 350th 674 48.1%
2004 60.92 288th 676 57.4%
2005 58.33 327th 685 52.3%
2006 55.60 402nd 756 46.8%
2007 50.99 469th 777 39.6%
2008 61.33 340th 781 56.5%
2009 54.15 230th 434 47.0%
2010 60.90 366th 803 54.4%
2011 69.81 228th 814 72.0%
2012 71.98 202nd 820 75.4%
2013 61.89 345th 824 58.1%
2014 64.49 327th 826 60.4%
2015 58.92 405th 840 51.8%
2016 47.22 537th 848 36.7%
2017 44.61 555th 853 34.9%
2018 48.68 509th 847 39.9%
2019 60.87 393rd 870 54.8%
2021 60.69 367th 869 57.8%
2022 54.25 444th 858 48.3%
2023 48.26 501st 845 40.7%
2024 44.42 550th 881 37.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.91 75th 98 23.5%
2019 44.58 57th 96 40.6%
2023 37.16 51st 77 33.8%
2024 14.09 76th 81 6.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.43 264th 463 43.0%
2019 53.88 242nd 515 53.0%
2021 43.69 247th 417 40.8%
2022 40.99 316th 500 36.8%
2023 33.81 377th 524 28.1%
2024 36.39 381st 572 33.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.23 354th 728 51.4%
2019 68.04 199th 740 73.1%
2021 70.86 152nd 683 77.7%
2022 63.58 211th 663 68.2%
2023 45.21 447th 774 42.2%
2024 43.08 487th 793 38.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.47 495th 774 36.0%
2019 56.05 418th 787 46.9%
2021 55.82 387th 783 50.6%
2022 43.21 514th 799 35.7%
2023 45.49 483rd 787 38.6%
2024 45.89 491st 809 39.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.13 1st 2 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 475th 779 39.0%
2019 62.40 338th 798 57.6%
2021 60.51 328th 784 58.2%
2022 62.99 307th 808 62.0%
2023 47.86 459th 799 42.6%
2024 40.49 539th 826 34.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.25 53rd 310 82.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.76 38th 249 84.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mississippi Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.81 626th 712 12.1%
2019 38.49 520th 722 28.0%
2021 37.98 498th 710 29.9%
2022 32.61 553rd 725 23.7%
2023 28.72 572nd 712 19.7%
2024 22.92 629th 730 13.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mississippi Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 431 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 442 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 274 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 278
1991 330 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 313 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 322 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 331 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 365 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 365 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 367 2 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 343 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 353 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 340 6 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 333 11 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 350 1 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 350 1 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 345 10 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 608 19 16 4 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2006 646 16 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 653 29 14 13 3 n/a n/a 0 712
2008 672 30 18 10 2 n/a n/a 0 732
2009 639 33 21 13 15 n/a n/a 0 721
2010 653 33 20 10 10 n/a n/a 0 726
2011 667 27 21 11 7 1 12 0 746
2012 731 26 14 20 4 0 26 0 821
2013 735 24 10 19 5 0 37 0 830
2014 757 21 7 26 2 2 38 0 853
2015 798 21 6 26 1 2 36 0 890
2016 840 21 5 25 6 2 32 0 931
2017 900 25 4 29 5 1 46 0 1010
2018 909 23 3 38 8 1 56 0 1038
2019 889 29 3 42 5 2 52 0 1022
2020 829 23 5 48 3 1 58 0 967
2021 755 31 6 51 1 0 64 0 908
2022 726 29 1 45 2 0 60 0 863
2023 697 25 4 51 3 0 68 0 848

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mississippi Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 20.1 21.6 15.2
1989 446 22.5 19.8 12.6
1990 278 14.1 19.7 11.2
1991 337 14.7 22.9 16
1992 321 14.8 21.6 18.1
1993 324 17.2 18.8 16.7
1994 337 19.0 17.7 15.4
1995 371 22.0 16.9 16.2
1996 371 22.0 16.9 16.2
1997 377 19.4 19.4 18
1998 353 n/a 0.0 13.6
1999 361 21.8 16.6 11.9
2000 355 20.5 17.3 24.5
2001 354 21.2 16.7 23.4
2002 365 20.5 17.8 23.8
2003 365 20.5 17.8 23.8
2004 371 19.1 19.4 27.2
2005 648 35.0 18.5 28.5
2006 673 36.1 18.6 30.5
2007 712 38.3 18.6 33.3
2008 732 35.3 20.7 28.6
2009 721 36.8 19.6 33.8
2010 726 37.6 19.2 35.1
2011 746 39.9 18.6 33.6
2012 821 39.7 20.6 31.8
2013 830 40.2 20.6 34.7
2014 853 42.8 19.9 34.3
2015 890 46.0 19.3 30.9
2016 931 48.0 19.3 33.3
2017 1010 50.6 19.9 29.1
2018 1038 52.8 19.6 26.8
2019 1022 56.3 18.1 28
2020 967 58.8 16.4 27.8
2021 908 62.1 14.6 25.8
2022 863 60.5 14.2 24.6
2023 848 57.8 14.6 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mississippi Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 20.1 21.6 15.2
1989 446 22.5 19.8 12.6
1990 278 14.1 19.7 11.2
1991 337 14.7 22.9 16
1992 321 14.8 21.6 18.1
1993 324 17.2 18.8 16.7
1994 337 19.0 17.7 15.4
1995 371 22.0 16.9 16.2
1996 371 22.0 16.9 16.2
1997 377 19.4 19.4 18
1998 353 n/a 0.0 13.6
1999 361 21.8 16.6 11.9
2000 355 20.5 17.3 24.5
2001 354 21.2 16.7 23.4
2002 365 20.5 17.8 23.8
2003 365 20.5 17.8 23.8
2004 371 19.1 19.4 27.2
2005 648 35.0 18.5 28.5
2006 673 36.1 18.6 30.5
2007 712 38.3 18.6 33.3
2008 732 35.3 20.7 28.6
2009 721 36.8 19.6 33.8
2010 726 37.6 19.2 35.1
2011 746 39.9 18.6 33.6
2012 821 39.7 20.6 31.8
2013 830 40.2 20.6 34.7
2014 853 42.8 19.9 34.3
2015 890 46.0 19.3 30.9
2016 931 48.0 19.3 33.3
2017 1010 50.6 19.9 29.1
2018 1038 52.8 19.6 26.8
2019 1022 56.3 18.1 28
2020 967 58.8 16.4 27.8
2021 908 62.1 14.6 25.8
2022 863 60.5 14.2 24.6
2023 848 57.8 14.6 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mississippi Heights Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,911

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mississippi Heights Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 393rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 501st of 845 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mississippi Heights Elementary)80.547
 33.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)74.153.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mississippi Heights Elementary)6041.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)53.544.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Mississippi Heights Elementary)5450
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)55.855
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mississippi Heights Elementary)57.147.2
 9.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)54.852
 2.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Mississippi Heights Elementary)62.141
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)57.637.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Mississippi Heights Elementary)68.462
 6.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)66.758.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi Heights Elementary)49.440.4
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)52.243.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1022848
 17%
African American2925
 13.8%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic4251
 21.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White889697
 21.6%
Two or More Races5268
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%39.9%
 11.9%


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Mississippi Heights Elementary ranks 550th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mississippi Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
High : Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High

Students at Mississippi Heights Elementary are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 848 students attended Mississippi Heights Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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