Redwood Area School District

100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283-1938
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Redwood Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,119 students in Redwood Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Redwood Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,119 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Redwood Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#299 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Redwood Area   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Redwood Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Redwood Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Redwood Area   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
321 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
29%
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
700 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
43
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
89
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,786 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Redwood Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Redwood Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,026
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Redwood Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,786
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Redwood Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Redwood Area School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reede Gray Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Mc Phail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Valley Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Redwood Valley Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Grades: 5-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redwood Valley Alternative
Alternative School
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Redwood Area School District?
Redwood Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,119 students.
What is the rank of Redwood Area School District?
Redwood Area School District is ranked #295 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood Area School District?
62% of Redwood Area School District students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redwood Area School District?
Redwood Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Redwood Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,786 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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