Information for schools about registering and administering the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) will be available in November 2021. Schools may begin preparing by viewing the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey Timeline and information on the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendments.

What is the Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)?

The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) is one of the longest-running youth surveys in the nation. It is a triennial survey that began in 1989. The survey is an anonymous statewide school-based survey conducted to gain insights into the world of students and their experiences. The next MSS will be administered between January and June 2022 to students in grades five, eight, nine and 11.

Learn more about the Minnesota Student Survey

Minnesota Student Survey Data

Online interactive reports

State, county and school district results for 2013, 2016 and 2019 are available in online interactive reports.

PDF reports

State, county and school district results for 2013, 2016 and 2019 are available in downloadable PDF tables.

Data requests

Individual-level data files may be requested in order to conduct additional statistical analysis. The requestor must complete the MSS Data Request Form and User Agreement.