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Rock Ridge Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,897 students in Rock Ridge Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rock Ridge Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
2,897 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
58,166 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
# American Indian Students
69 Students
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
9 Students
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
28 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,474 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
86%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
243 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
220
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
194
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
220
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,055 is higher than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,061 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,055
$17,744
Spending / Student
$34,061
$18,465
Best Rock Ridge Public Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Fayal Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Grades: K-4
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Nelle Shean Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Summit
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Grades: 5-6
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Fayal Avenue
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 742-3943
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 742-3943
Grades: 3-6
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Ridge Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,114 students
Rank: #55.
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Summit St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
1409 Progress Pkwy
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 735-6202
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 735-6202
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,897 students.
What is the rank of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District is ranked #225 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
86% of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rock Ridge Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,061 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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