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#1761 of 1,992 schools in MN
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
Middle School · Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools · Sauk Rapids, MN
A middle school in Sauk Rapids, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 1ST ST S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sauk Rapids-rice Middle 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sauk Rapids), 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
$71,964
Median home value
$251,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud Math & Science MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| St Cloud Hospital Progs-residentialEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-resEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is listed in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is a public middle school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools, serving approximately 1,067 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,761 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School
What grades does Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School serve?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,067 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School rank in MN?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School ranks #1,761 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School a charter school?
No, Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
35.9% of students at Sauk Rapids-rice Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (320) 654-9073
- Area population (ZIP 56379)
- 17,300
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 56379; 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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