Serving 309 students in grades 5-8, Redwood Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Redwood Valley Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Redwood Falls, MN, encompassing approximately 270.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 17.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Redwood Valley Middle School's student population of 309 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Redwood Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Valley Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1028 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
24%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Valley Middle School's ranking?
Redwood Valley Middle School is ranked #1028 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Redwood Valley Middle School?
309 students attend Redwood Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Redwood Valley Middle School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Redwood Valley Middle School?
Redwood Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Redwood Valley Middle School offer ?
Redwood Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Redwood Valley Middle School part of?
Redwood Valley Middle School is part of Redwood Area School District.
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