Rum River Special Education Coop School District

140 N Buchanan St. Ste 150
Cambridge, MN 55008-1269
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 97 students in Rum River Special Education Coop School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
97 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rum River Special Education Coop School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#475 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
46%
11-19%
51%
≤20%
41%
(21-22)
<50%
84%
(2022-23)
55.8%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.60
% American Indian
7%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $125,361 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $117,289 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$125,361
$19,325
Spending / Student
$117,289
$20,059

Best Rum River Special Education Coop School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River East Education Program
Special Education School
1730 3rd Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6800
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rum River South
Special Education School
801 20th Ave Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Gr: K-12

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 97 students.
What is the rank of Rum River Special Education Coop School District?
Rum River Special Education Coop School District is ranked #460 out of 514 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 Rum River Special Education Coop School District?
78% of Rum River Special Education Coop School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 19:1, which is higher than 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 $117,289 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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