Serving 5 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer River Schools Sped's student population of 5 students has stayed relatively flat 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer River Schools Sped is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
American Indian
20%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
White
60%
60%
Two or more races
20%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60%
27.3%
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?
5 students attend Deer River Schools Sped.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Deer River Schools Sped students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer River Schools Sped?
Deer River Schools Sped has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer River Schools Sped offer ?
Deer River Schools Sped offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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