Excellent
#190 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 10% in state
Rtr Secondary School
High School · Rtr Public Schools · Tyler, MN
A high school in Tyler, MN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 659, Tyler, MN 56178
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rtr Secondary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rtr Secondary School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low72/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,667
Median home value
$163,400
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Rtr Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rtr Secondary School is listed in RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rtr Secondary School
Rtr Secondary School is a public high school in Tyler, MN, part of Rtr Public Schools, serving approximately 375 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rtr Secondary School
What grades does Rtr Secondary School serve?
Rtr Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rtr Secondary School?
Rtr Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rtr Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rtr Secondary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rtr Secondary School rank in MN?
Rtr Secondary School ranks #190 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rtr Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rtr Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Rtr Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rtr Secondary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rtr Secondary School a charter school?
No, Rtr Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rtr Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Rtr Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rtr Secondary School?
36.3% of students at Rtr Secondary School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (507) 247-5913
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56178)
- 1,669
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
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 56178; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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