Runestone Area Education District School District
School District · Alexandria, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$46,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$46,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Runestone Area Education District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Runestone Area Education District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Runestone Alternative School
Alexandria · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$46,766
+$32,158 vs Minnesota median
District size
49 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Runestone Area Education District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runestone Alternative School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Runestone Area Education District
Runestone Area Education District is a Alexandria, Minnesota school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 49 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $46,766 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Runestone Area Education District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Runestone Alternative School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Runestone Area Education District students show an average math proficiency of 18.5% and ELA proficiency of 30.8%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Runestone Area Education District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Runestone Area Education District with test data.
Schools in Runestone Area Education District
1 schools High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Alexandria
- Total Enrollment
- 49
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Runestone Area Education District?
Runestone Area Education District has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Runestone Area Education District?
The average composite rating for Runestone Area Education District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Runestone Area Education District?
Runestone Area Education District spends $46,766 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Runestone Area Education District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Runestone Area Education District is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Runestone Area Education District?
Runestone Alternative School is the highest-rated school in Runestone Area Education District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Runestone Area Education District?
Across schools in Runestone Area Education District with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.8%. 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.8%
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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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