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Rum River North vs. Pinewood Elementary - Snw

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School Overview

School
Rum River North
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pinewood Elementary - Snw
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
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7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rum River North ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pinewood Elementary - Snw ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-6
Total Students
87 students
15 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rum River North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinewood Elementary - Snw over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
77% | 23%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rum River North.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinewood Elementary - Snw.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rum River North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinewood Elementary - Snw over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
5:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rum River North with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary - Snw with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1578 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#665 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rum River North, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinewood Elementary - Snw, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
≥50%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rum River North who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinewood Elementary - Snw who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rum River North who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinewood Elementary - Snw who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rum River North who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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<50%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rum River North with the average graduation rate observed in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rum River North by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pinewood Elementary - Snw by grade.
Grade 1 Students
4
3
Grade 2 Students
4
5
Grade 3 Students
7
-
Grade 4 Students
9
2
Grade 5 Students
5
4
Grade 6 Students
5
1
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
13
-
Grade 10 Students
8
-
Grade 11 Students
10
-
Grade 12 Students
11
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rum River North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Asian
2%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rum River North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinewood Elementary - Snw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rum River North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinewood Elementary - Snw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rum River North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinewood Elementary - Snw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
80%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rum River North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinewood Elementary - Snw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rum River North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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0.35
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rum River North, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinewood Elementary - Snw, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rum River North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinewood Elementary - Snw, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rum River North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rum River Special Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinewood Elementary - Snw, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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