Minnesota River School

801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Minnesota River School ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Minnesota River School's student population of 11 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Minnesota River School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota River School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Minnesota River School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota River 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.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota River 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Minnesota River School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
36%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Minnesota River School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Minnesota River School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Minnesota River School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Minnesota River School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota River School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota River 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minnesota River School's ranking?
Minnesota River School is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnesota River School?
11 students attend Minnesota River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Minnesota River School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota River School?
Minnesota River School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota River School offer ?
Minnesota River School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Minnesota River School part of?
Minnesota River School is part of Minnesota Valley Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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