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Deer River Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 833 students in Deer River Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Deer River Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
833 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deer River Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#294 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
31%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
51%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,670 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,745 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,670
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,745
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Deer River Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Deer River Schools Sped
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Main Ave E
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deer River Public School District?
Deer River Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 833 students.
What is the rank of Deer River Public School District?
Deer River Public School District is ranked #316 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deer River Public School District?
51% of Deer River Public School District students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deer River Public School District?
Deer River Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Deer River Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,745 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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