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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,113 students in Redwood Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Redwood Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less 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
1,113 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Redwood Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.1%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
26%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,500 in this school district is less 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 $18,236 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,500
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,236
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Best Redwood Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reede Gray Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Mcphail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Valley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Redwood Valley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Redwood Valley Alternative
Alternative School
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Redwood Area School District?
Redwood Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,113 students.
What is the rank of Redwood Area School District?
Redwood Area School District is ranked #216 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood Area School District?
64% of Redwood Area School District students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Redwood Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,236 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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