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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.
51±¬ÁÏs in River Bend Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Bend Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 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 increased from 40-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#502 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Graduation Rate
50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
79%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 #378 out of 520 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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