Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bert Raney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bert Raney Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Granite Falls, MN, encompassing approximately 422.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 12.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 24.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bert Raney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bert Raney Elementary School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bert Raney Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bert Raney Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bert Raney Elementary School's ranking?
Bert Raney Elementary School is ranked #789 out of 1,773 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bert Raney Elementary School?
284 students attend Bert Raney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bert Raney Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bert Raney Elementary School?
Bert Raney Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bert Raney Elementary School offer ?
Bert Raney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bert Raney Elementary School part of?
Bert Raney Elementary School is part of Yellow Medicine East School District.
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