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River Bend Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 192 students in River Bend Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in River Bend Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
192 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
River Bend Education 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 30-39% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#489 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
155 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
3
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,536 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,807 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,536
$17,887
Spending / Student
$37,807
$18,614
Best River Bend Education School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: 2-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Alc Credit Recovery Prog
Alternative School
1315 South Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
W.o.r.k. Program
Special Education School
1209 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Bend Education School District?
River Bend Education School District manages 7 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of River Bend Education School District?
River Bend Education School District is ranked #401 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Bend Education School District?
81% of River Bend Education School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Bend Education School District?
River Bend Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is River Bend Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,807 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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