Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools

915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119-0309
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 490 students in Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
490 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#358 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
46%
39%
51%
35-39%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
72%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
23%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,041 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,343
$17,852
Spending / Student
$13,041
$18,577

Best Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Round Lake-brewster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Round Lake-brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools?
Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 490 students.
What is the rank of Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools?
Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools is ranked #368 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools?
72% of Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools?
Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,041 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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