Minnesota Student Survey

The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) is a long-running survey of Minnesota students in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11 that tracks a wide variety of youth behaviors, risk and protective factors and outcomes related to education, health, safety and well-being. It is the only comprehensive source of information on the experiences our young people face in Minnesota.

Parents and schools will be able to make the best, informed decisions for their students if they have all the necessary information. In order to help families and schools make decisions and have important conversation to guide their student through adolescence, we need to know the different elements happening in a student’s school and community.

Confidential

MSS is completely anonymous and the data is confidential. The data cannot be tied back to students or their families.

Important

The MSS has provided insight into things affecting our young people since 1989. The MSS is the oldest student survey in the nation.

Voluntary

Everyone is able to participate in the MSS; however, any school, parent or student has the ability to opt-out. Students can skip any question or stop at any point.

Local

The MSS is used by local prevention teams, community leaders and schools to build effective programs and direct resources where they are needed most.