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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
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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 4 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.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 5 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 75% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 75% (2019) to 25% (2021).
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
- Phone
- (507) 359-8700
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 185
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $43,369
Other Schools in This District
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