For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 792 students in Nrheg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Nrheg School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
792 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nrheg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,813 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,432
$17,854
Spending / Student
$21,813
$18,580
Best Nrheg School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nrheg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 School St
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District manages 2 public schools serving 792 students.
What is the rank of Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District is ranked #307 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nrheg School District?
90% of Nrheg School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nrheg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,813 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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