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Red Rock Central Elementary

Elementary School · Red Rock Central School District · Lamberton, MN

An elementary school in Lamberton, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO BOX 278, Lamberton, MN 56152

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$15,577
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at Red Rock Central Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Red Rock Central Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average513/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lamberton), 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

$73,542

Median home value

$126,100

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Red Rock Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Rock Central Elementary is listed in RED ROCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Rock Central Elementary

Red Rock Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Lamberton, MN, part of Red Rock Central School District, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Rock Central Elementary

What grades does Red Rock Central Elementary serve?

Red Rock Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Red Rock Central Elementary?

Red Rock Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Rock Central Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Rock Central Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Rock Central Elementary rank in MN?

Red Rock Central Elementary ranks #1,364 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Red Rock Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Rock Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Red Rock Central Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Rock Central Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Red Rock Central Elementary a charter school?

No, Red Rock Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Rock Central Elementary a Title I school?

No, Red Rock Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Rock Central Elementary?

30.4% of students at Red Rock Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Redwood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
Area population (ZIP 56152)
1,381
Area median age
41.8
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.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 56152; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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