Top Rankings
Rtr 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 646 students in Rtr 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 Rtr School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
646 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rtr School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 514 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.2%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
92%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,797 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,680
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,797
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Best Rtr School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rtr Secondary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Rtr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rtr School District?
Rtr School District manages 2 public schools serving 646 students.
What is the rank of Rtr School District?
Rtr School District is ranked #86 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rtr School District?
92% of Rtr School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rtr School District?
Rtr School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rtr School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,797 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
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