Deer River Public School District
School District · Deer River, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Deer River Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Deer River Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
King Elementary
Deer River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deer River Secondary
Deer River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#96 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,593
+$4,985 vs Minnesota median
District size
852 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Deer River Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Deer River Secondary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Deer River Public School District
Deer River Public School District is a Deer River, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 852 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $19,593 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Deer River Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is King Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Deer River Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Deer River Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Deer River Public School District with test data.
Schools in Deer River Public School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Deer River
- Total Enrollment
- 852
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deer River Public School District?
Deer River Public School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Deer River Public School District?
The average composite rating for Deer River Public School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Deer River Public School District?
Deer River Public School District spends $19,593 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deer River Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Deer River Public School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Deer River Public School District?
King Elementary is the highest-rated school in Deer River Public School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Deer River Public School District?
Across schools in Deer River Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Deer River Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Deer River Public School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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