Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools School District
School District · Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,352
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,352
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#284 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,374
$1,234 vs Minnesota median
District size
4,352 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools ranks #284 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mississippi Heights Elementary (8.2/10), Pleasantview Elementary (5.7/10), and Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi Heights Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasantview Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Rice Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is a Sauk Rapids, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,352 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $13,374 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mississippi Heights Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
6 schoolsMiddle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Sauk Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 4,352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 291
- District spending per student
- $13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,374 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
Mississippi Heights Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
Across schools in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
How we rate schools
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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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