Serving 1,055 students in grades 6-8, Sauk Rapids-rice 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,055 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School's attendance zone spans the entire school district in Sauk Rapids, MN, covering approximately 138.6 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the nearest boundary and extending up to 16.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School's student population of 1,055 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,055 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Sauk Rapids-rice 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 Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is 0.32, 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
#978 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School's ranking?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is ranked #978 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School often compared to?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sartell Middle School, Foley Intermediate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
1,055 students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School offer ?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School part of?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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