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Goodhue County Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 306 students in Goodhue County Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Goodhue County Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
306 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Goodhue County Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has increased from 30-34% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
21 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
220 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
3
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
2
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,869 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $51,480 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,869
$17,860
Spending / Student
$51,480
$18,586
Best Goodhue County Education School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathways Program Grades 8-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Tower View Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 Tower View Drive
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 10-12
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Learning Ln.
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 6-7
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
5riversonline Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
5riversonline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: K-6
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cannon Falls High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 East Minnesota Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ec & Hk Summer
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
395 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gced Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Goodhue High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
510 3rd Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenyon-wanamingo High School Credit
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
400 6th Street
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake City Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 South Garden Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Wing High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2451 Eagle Ridge Blvd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Zumbrota-mazeppa Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 Mill St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goodhue County Education School District?
Goodhue County Education School District manages 14 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Goodhue County Education School District?
Goodhue County Education School District is ranked #421 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Goodhue County Education School District?
72% of Goodhue County Education School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goodhue County Education School District?
Goodhue County Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Goodhue County Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $51,480 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
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