Cannon River STEM School is a K–8 charter school in Faribault, Minnesota, United States.
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cannon River Stem School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannon River Stem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cannon River Stem School's student population of 234 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Cannon River Stem School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon River Stem School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1528 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannon River Stem School's ranking?
Cannon River Stem School is ranked #1528 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cannon River Stem School often compared to?
Cannon River Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cannon River Stem School?
234 students attend Cannon River Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cannon River Stem School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon River Stem School?
Cannon River Stem School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cannon River Stem School offer ?
Cannon River Stem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cannon River Stem School part of?
Cannon River Stem School is part of Cannon River STEM School District.
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