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R.i.s.e. Program

School · RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT

1315 SOUTH BROADWAY, New Ulm, MN 56073

Enrollment

11

Student-Teacher

5.5:1

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Updated 2022-23

About R.i.s.e. Program

R.i.s.e. Program is a public school in New Ulm, MN, part of the RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 11 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math and 50% in reading/language arts. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,698, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.

What Parents Should Know

With an enrollment of 11 students, R.i.s.e. Program is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, R.i.s.e. Program offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

School Profile

Limited Data
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
11 students
Type
Public
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Address
1315 SOUTH BROADWAY, New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone
(507) 359-8700
Data Year
SY 2022-23
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 41.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.0%
School
State
N/A

Based on 5 test records from MN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
27%
Teaching Staff
6:1 student-teacher ratio
2 teachers

Location

1315 SOUTH BROADWAY, New Ulm, MN 56073

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering R.i.s.e. Program may also want to explore other schools in the area. GFW Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Gibbon). Another option is NEW ULM MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, MADELIA ELEMENTARY (rated 7.3/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Madelia). For more schools in New Ulm, see our New Ulm schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.8 mi
School Distance Rating
RIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTER New Ulm 0.0 mi 7.2
RIVER BEND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROG. New Ulm 0.0 mi
IMPRINTS PROGRAM New Ulm 0.0 mi
W.O.R.K. Program New Ulm 0.0 mi
Raptor Program New Ulm 0.0 mi
NEW ULM MIDDLE SCHOOL New Ulm 0.9 mi 7.3
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY New Ulm 1.0 mi 6.8
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL New Ulm 1.1 mi 5.0
NEW ULM AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS New Ulm 1.6 mi 6.3
Washington Learning Center New Ulm 2.3 mi 6.7
NEW ULM HIGH SCHOOL New Ulm 2.3 mi 6.0
MINNESOTA VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL New Ulm 2.7 mi 5.9
AMAZING GRACE VIRTUAL ACADEMY New Ulm 2.8 mi 4.6
GFW Elementary School Gibbon 16.6 mi 8.5
PRAIRIE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Gibbon 16.8 mi 6.2
ST MARYS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Madelia 17.2 mi 7.2
MADELIA ELEMENTARY Madelia 17.2 mi 7.3
MADELIA SECONDARY Madelia 17.5 mi 5.4
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Nicollet 12.8 mi 5.5
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Nicollet 12.8 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 56073 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,698

Median Home Value

$207,600

Median Rent

$978/mo

Population

17,325

College Educated

26.6%

Homeownership

77.8%

Avg Commute

14 min

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Median Age

41.4

Community Profile

The community surrounding R.i.s.e. Program has a median household income of $69,698. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $207,600, with a median rent of $978/month. The local poverty rate of 7.6% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 14 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about R.i.s.e. Program

What grades does R.i.s.e. Program serve?

R.i.s.e. Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend R.i.s.e. Program?

R.i.s.e. Program has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at R.i.s.e. Program?

The student-teacher ratio at R.i.s.e. Program is 5.5:1. 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 R.i.s.e. Program?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, R.i.s.e. Program has 41.7% math proficiency and 50.0% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is R.i.s.e. Program a charter school?

No, R.i.s.e. Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is R.i.s.e. Program a Title I school?

No, R.i.s.e. Program is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R.i.s.e. Program?

27.3% of students at R.i.s.e. Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

City Safety
Elevated (1,097/100K)

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (New Ulm). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.3%
Type
special_ed
Setting
Distant Town
County
Brown County
Data Year
2023–2024

District

RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT
District Enrollment
185
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$43,369

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