Redwood Area School District
School District · Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Redwood Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Redwood Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Reede Gray Elementary
Redwood Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Redwood Valley Middle
Redwood Falls · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Redwood Valley Senior High
Redwood Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#182 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,951
+$343 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,132 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Redwood Area School District ranks #182 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Redwood Area School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Reede Gray Elementary (7.3/10), Redwood Valley Middle (6.2/10), and Redwood Valley Senior High (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Redwood Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reede Gray Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Redwood Valley Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Redwood Valley Senior High | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Redwood Area School District
Redwood Area School District is a Redwood Falls, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,132 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $14,951 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Redwood Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Reede Gray Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Redwood Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Redwood Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Redwood Area School District with test data.
Schools in Redwood Area School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Redwood Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 1,132
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Redwood Area School District?
Redwood Area School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Redwood Area School District?
The average composite rating for Redwood Area School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Redwood Area School District?
Redwood Area School District spends $14,951 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Redwood Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Redwood Area School District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Redwood Area School District?
Reede Gray Elementary is the highest-rated school in Redwood Area School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Redwood Area School District?
Across schools in Redwood Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Redwood Area School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Redwood Area School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.6%
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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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