Nrheg School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Nrheg School District, serving 892 students. Nrheg School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in Nrheg School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in Nrheg School District are Nrheg Elementary School and Nrheg Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Nrheg School District |
| School District Website | http://nrheg.k12.mn.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (507) 465-3205 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 892 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 66 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Nrheg School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #147 out of 524 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 35 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 7 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 829 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 16 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 17 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 62 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 63 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 63 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 47 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 71 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 75 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 72 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 79 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 65 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 81 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 59 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 67 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 71 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,283 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,675 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $11 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $10 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,283 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,675 | $14,606 |
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Nrheg School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Nrheg Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%600 School St10
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 416-2102
Grades: PK-5 | 398 students
- Nrheg Secondary Math: 50% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50%306 Ash Ave S10
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3206
Grades: 6-12 | 494 students
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