Top Rankings
Great River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 790 students in Great River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Great River School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
790 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Great River School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 516 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
44 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
36 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
597 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
76%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,187 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,191 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,187
$17,887
Spending / Student
$13,191
$18,614
Best Great River School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 1-6
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Great River School District?
Great River School District manages 2 public schools serving 790 students.
What is the rank of Great River School District?
Great River School District is ranked #128 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great River School District?
76% of Great River School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Great River School District?
Great River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Great River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,191 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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