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#778 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 39% in state
Rum River North
School · Rum River Special Education Coop · Milaca, MN
A Rum River Special Education Coop school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
303 3RD AVE SW, Milaca, MN 56353
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rum River North score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rum River North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milaca), 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
$77,170
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rum River Special Education Coop
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $131,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rum River North is listed in RUM RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rum River North
Rum River North is a public school in Milaca, MN, part of Rum River Special Education Coop, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rum River North
What grades does Rum River North serve?
Rum River North serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rum River North?
Rum River North has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rum River North?
The student-teacher ratio at Rum River North is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rum River North rank in MN?
Rum River North ranks #778 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rum River North's MySchoolScout rating?
Rum River North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Rum River North?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rum River North has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rum River North a charter school?
No, Rum River North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rum River North a Title I school?
No, Rum River North is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rum River North?
74.7% of students at Rum River North 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mille Lacs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (763) 552-6801
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 56353)
- 9,489
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 56353; 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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