Great River School School District
School District · Saint Paul, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Great River School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Great River School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Great River School
Saint Paul · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Great River Elementary School
Saint Paul · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#250 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,933
$2,675 vs Minnesota median
District size
786 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Great River School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great River School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Great River Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Great River School
Great River School is a Saint Paul, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $11,933 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Great River School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Great River School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Great River School students show an average math proficiency of 49.6% and ELA proficiency of 78.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
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Schools in Great River School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Great River School with test data.
Schools in Great River School
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Saint Paul
- Total Enrollment
- 786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Great River School?
Great River School has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Great River School?
The average composite rating for Great River School is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Great River School?
Great River School spends $11,933 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Great River School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Great River School is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Great River School?
Great River School is the highest-rated school in Great River School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Great River School?
Across schools in Great River School with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.0%
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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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