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River Bend Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 185 students in River Bend Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
九游体育s in River Bend Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
185 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
River Bend Education 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 40-49% has increased from 30-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
147 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
79%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
1
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
2
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
2
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
3
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,995 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,238 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,995
$17,854
Spending / Student
$39,238
$18,580
Best River Bend Education School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: 2-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Alc Credit Recovery Prog
Alternative School
1315 South Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
W.o.r.k. Program
Special Education School
1209 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Bend Education School District?
River Bend Education School District manages 7 public schools serving 185 students.
What is the rank of River Bend Education School District?
River Bend Education School District is ranked #392 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Bend Education School District?
79% of River Bend Education School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Bend Education School District?
River Bend Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is River Bend Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,238 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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