Serving 848 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mississippi Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mississippi Heights Elementary School's student population of 848 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mississippi Heights 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 Heights Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mississippi Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Mississippi Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasantview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Heights Elementary School?
848 students attend Mississippi Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mississippi Heights Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mississippi Heights Elementary School?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mississippi Heights Elementary School offer ?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mississippi Heights Elementary School part of?
Mississippi Heights Elementary School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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