Summary:
The 55076 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and no alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While some schools, like Pine Bend Elementary and Discovery Charter Elementary School, stand out for their strong academic performance, others, such as Hilltop Elementary and Inver Grove Heights Middle, struggle to meet state proficiency standards.
Pine Bend Elementary and Discovery Charter Elementary School are the standout performers in the area, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both math and reading compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Simley Senior High has a respectable 90.5% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, but its academic performance is more average.
The data also reveals that the Discovery Charter School outperforms the traditional public schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools district, particularly in reading and math proficiency. Additionally, the Simley Alternative Program struggles, with lower test scores and a lower graduation rate compared to the traditional high school, Simley Senior High.
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