Rum River Special Education Coop School District

140 N Buchanan St. Ste 150
Cambridge, MN 55008-1269
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 87 students in Rum River Special Education Coop School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rum River Special Education Coop School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
87 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rum River Special Education Coop School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#442 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21-39%
45%
11-19%
51%
≤20%
41%
<50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.59
% American Indian
8%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $110,724 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $101,529 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$110,724
$17,854
Spending / Student
$101,529
$18,580

Best Rum River Special Education Coop School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River East Education Program
Special Education School
1730 3rd Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6800
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River South
Special Education School
801 20th Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rum River Special Education Coop School District?
Rum River Special Education Coop School District manages 3 public schools serving 87 students.
What is the rank of Rum River Special Education Coop School District?
Rum River Special Education Coop School District is ranked #410 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rum River Special Education Coop School District?
80% of Rum River Special Education Coop School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rum River Special Education Coop School District?
Rum River Special Education Coop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rum River Special Education Coop School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $101,529 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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