River Bend Education District School District
School District · New Ulm, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$43,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$43,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Evaluating River Bend Education District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River Bend Education 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.
River Bend Area Learning Center
New Ulm · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$43,369
+$28,761 vs Minnesota median
District size
185 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in River Bend Education District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Bend Area Learning Center | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.7/10, River Bend Education District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is River Bend Area Learning Center, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, River Bend Education District students show an average math proficiency of 18.3% and ELA proficiency of 20.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in River Bend Education District with test data.
Schools in River Bend Education District
6 schools High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- 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 6.7/10. 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 6.7/10.
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 18.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.7%. 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 6.7/10 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 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 20.7%
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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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