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Rocori Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,414 students in Rocori Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rocori Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,414 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rocori Public 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
14%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
82%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,821 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,290
$17,854
Spending / Student
$13,821
$18,580
Best Rocori Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 2nd St Ne
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rocori Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Red River Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Gr: PK-6 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Rockville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 W Broadway
Rockville, MN 56369
(320) 251-8651
Rockville, MN 56369
(320) 251-8651
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Rocori Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Rocori Alc
Alternative School
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocori Public School District?
Rocori Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,414 students.
What is the rank of Rocori Public School District?
Rocori Public School District is ranked #159 out of 520 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocori Public School District?
82% of Rocori Public School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocori Public School District?
Rocori Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rocori Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,821 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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