Top Rankings
Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,758 students in Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
2,758 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,965 is higher than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,778 is higher than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,965
$17,866
Spending / Student
$35,778
$18,593
Best Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Fayal Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Gr: K-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Nelle Shean Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Summit
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 5-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Fayal Avenue
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 742-3943
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 742-3943
Gr: 3-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Rock Ridge Secondary
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1409 Progress Pkwy
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 735-6202
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 735-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs?
Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs manages 6 public schools serving 2,758 students.
What is the rank of Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs?
Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #210 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs?
85% of Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs?
Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rock Ridge 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,778 is higher than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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