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Deer River Schools Sped
Elementary School · Deer River Public School District · Deer River, MN
An elementary school in Deer River, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO BOX 307, Deer River, MN 56636
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 7-year record (2013–2019).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Deer River Schools Sped sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deer River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,858
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Deer River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $19,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer River Schools Sped is listed in DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer River Schools Sped
Deer River Schools Sped is a public elementary school in Deer River, MN, part of Deer River Public School District, serving approximately 6 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer River Schools Sped
What grades does Deer River Schools Sped serve?
Deer River Schools Sped serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Deer River Schools Sped?
Deer River Schools Sped has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer River Schools Sped?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer River Schools Sped is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Deer River Schools Sped?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer River Schools Sped has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Is Deer River Schools Sped a charter school?
No, Deer River Schools Sped is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer River Schools Sped a Title I school?
No, Deer River Schools Sped is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Itasca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (218) 246-8860
- Area population (ZIP 56636)
- 4,679
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56636; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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