Mississippi Elementary School

10620 Direct River Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mississippi Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mississippi Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Mississippi Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mississippi Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississippi Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#531 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
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53%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mississippi Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mississippi Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
15%
12%
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White
52%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mississippi Elementary School's ranking?
Mississippi Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mississippi Elementary School often compared to?
Mississippi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Bye Elementary School, Hoover Elementary Biomed Sci Egng by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Elementary School?
461 students attend Mississippi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mississippi Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mississippi Elementary School?
Mississippi Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mississippi Elementary School offer ?
Mississippi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mississippi Elementary School part of?
Mississippi Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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