Top Rankings
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,501 students in Rock Ridge Public Schools 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 Rock Ridge Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,501 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
64 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
35 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,115 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
172
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,914 is higher 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 $39,455 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,914
$17,887
Spending / Student
$39,455
$18,614
Best Rock Ridge Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Fayal Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Grades: K-4
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Eveleth-gilbert Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Jones St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7707
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 S 5th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3943
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3943
Grades: 3-6
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Nelle Shean Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Summit
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Grades: 5-6
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
Virginia Secondary
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 S 5th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3916
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3916
Grades: 7-12
| 757 students
Rank: #66.
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Summit St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
1409 Progress Park Pkwy
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 749-5437
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 749-5437
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Grades: PK-2
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,501 students.
What is the rank of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District is ranked #240 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
85% of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District?
Rock Ridge Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rock Ridge Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,455 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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