Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deer River Schools Sped ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer River Schools Sped ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer River Schools Sped's student population of 6 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer River Schools Sped is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Deer River Schools Sped?
6 students attend Deer River Schools Sped.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Deer River Schools Sped students are White, 33% of students are Two or more races, and 17% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer River Schools Sped?
Deer River Schools Sped has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer River Schools Sped offer ?
Deer River Schools Sped offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deer River Schools Sped part of?
Deer River Schools Sped is part of Deer River Public School District.
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