Rothsay Public School District

2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 309 students in Rothsay Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rothsay Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
309 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Rothsay Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#98 out of 516 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rothsay Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rothsay Public   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.
50-54%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rothsay Public   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.
≥50%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rothsay Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
287 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
20
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,799 in this school district is less 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 $15,544 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rothsay Public   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
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Rothsay Public   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
$17,799
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rothsay Public   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
$15,544
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rothsay Public   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 Rothsay Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rothsay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Rothsay Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rothsay Public School District?
Rothsay Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 309 students.
What is the rank of Rothsay Public School District?
Rothsay Public School District is ranked #100 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rothsay Public School District?
93% of Rothsay Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rothsay Public School District?
Rothsay Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rothsay Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,544 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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