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7.2 avg / 10

River Bend Education District School District

School District · New Ulm, Minnesota

Students: 185
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

6

2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$43,369

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$43,369

+$28,761 vs Minnesota median

District size

185 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

About River Bend Education District

River Bend Education District is a New Ulm, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 185 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The district invests $43,369 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.2/10, River Bend Education District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is River Bend Area Learning Center, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, River Bend Education District students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 23.8%.

The district includes 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in River Bend Education District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.2%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 23.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in River Bend Education District with test data.

District Details

City
New Ulm
Total Enrollment
185
Teachers (FTE)
23
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in River Bend Education District?

River Bend Education District has 6 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for River Bend Education District?

The average composite rating for River Bend Education District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in River Bend Education District?

River Bend Education District spends $43,369 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in River Bend Education District?

The average student-teacher ratio in River Bend Education District is 8:1.

What is the top-rated school in River Bend Education District?

River Bend Area Learning Center is the highest-rated school in River Bend Education District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in River Bend Education District?

Across schools in River Bend Education District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does River Bend Education District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

River Bend Education District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 6 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
22.2%
ELA Proficiency
23.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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