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#681 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
Rock Ridge Secondary
High School · Rock Ridge Public Schools · Virginia, MN
A high school in Virginia, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1403 PROGRESS PKWY, Virginia, MN 55792
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rock Ridge Secondary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 44% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock Ridge Secondary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,581/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia), 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
$50,616
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$795/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Learning Center 010Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Northland Learning Center 020Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Nlc Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 3.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| East Range Academy of Tech-scienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 149 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rock Ridge Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Ridge Secondary is listed in Rock Ridge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Ridge Secondary
Rock Ridge Secondary is a public high school in Virginia, MN, part of Rock Ridge Public Schools, serving approximately 1,114 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Ridge Secondary
What grades does Rock Ridge Secondary serve?
Rock Ridge Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Rock Ridge Secondary?
Rock Ridge Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 1,114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge Secondary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Ridge Secondary rank in MN?
Rock Ridge Secondary ranks #681 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rock Ridge Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Ridge Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Rock Ridge Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Ridge Secondary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Rock Ridge Secondary a charter school?
No, Rock Ridge Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Ridge Secondary a Title I school?
No, Rock Ridge Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Ridge Secondary?
30.7% of students at Rock Ridge Secondary 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (218) 735-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 55792)
- 9,848
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 55792; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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