Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools School District
School District · Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools 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.
Rice Elementary
Rice · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High
Sauk Rapids · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasantview Elementary
Sauk Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#326 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
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 #326 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rice Elementary (6.6/10), Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High (5.9/10), and Pleasantview Elementary (5.9/10). 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 | Rice Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Pleasantview Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Mississippi Heights Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School | 4.5 / 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. The district invests $13,374 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rice Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 59.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Sauk Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 4,352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 291
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools?
Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools spends $13,374 per student per year.
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?
Rice Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
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 59.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. 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 5.4/10 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.7%
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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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