Item: Redwood Area School District
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Redwood Area School District

100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283-1938

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Top 50%

Tel: (507) 644-3531

Top Rankings

Redwood Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MN)

# Schools

4 Schools

2,732 Schools

# Students

1,132 Students

870,790 Students

# Teachers

80 Teachers

57,779 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
Pre-K	66	44
Kind	83	107
1	66	111
2	86	114
3	76	111
4	68	114
5	86	114
6	67	113
7	84	114
8	75	116
9	91	122
10	97	125
11	99	126
12	88	133

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District Rank

Redwood Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MN)

#204 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District
2023	#204
2022	#219
2021	#299
2019	#219
2018	#234
2017	#223
2016	#211
2015	#173
2014	#141
2013	#276
2012	#263

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46%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	46%	46%
2022	46%	45%
2021	39%	45%
2019	53%	56%
2018	54%	58%
2017	57%	59%
2016	60%	60%
2015	61%	61%
2014	65%	61%
2013	55%	61%
2012	57%	62%

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49%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2022	49%	51%
2021	46%	53%
2019	58%	59%
2018	54%	60%
2017	60%	61%
2016	58%	60%
2015	61%	60%
2014	61%	59%
2013	53%	58%
2012	76%	76%
2011	72%	74%

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32%

41%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2022	32%	41%
2021	47%	45%

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92%

84%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	92%	84%
2022	87%	84%
2021	92%	84%
2020	92%	84%
2019	92%	84%
2018	87%	83%
2017	92%	83%
2016	82%	82%
2015	87%	82%
2014	82%	82%
2013	87%	81%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52

0.59

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	0.53	0.59
2022	0.53	0.58
2021	0.52	0.57
2020	0.53	0.54
2019	0.53	0.54
2018	0.53	0.53
2017	0.53	0.53
2016	0.52	0.52
2015	0.52	0.51
2014	0.52	0.48
2013	0.48	0.47
2012	0.46	0.45
2011	0.42	0.44
2010	0.42	0.42
2009	0.41	0.41
2008	0.41	0.41
2007	0.40	0.40
2006	0.39	0.37
2005	0.36	0.37
2004	0.33	0.35
2003	0.31	0.34

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% American Indian

27%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	27%	2%
2022	29%	2%
2021	28%	2%
2020	25%	2%
2019	25%	2%
2018	21%	2%
2017	21%	2%
2016	21%	2%
2015	22%	2%
2014	20%	2%
2013	19%	2%
2012	21%	2%
2011	21%	2%
2010	21%	2%
2009	20%	2%
2008	21%	3%
2007	19%	2%
2006	18%	2%
2005	17%	3%
2004	15%	3%
2003	14%	3%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	7%
2020	1%	7%
2019	1%	7%
2013	1%	6%
2011	1%	6%
2010	1%	6%
2009	1%	6%
2008	1%	6%
2007	1%	6%
2006	1%	6%
2005	1%	5%
2004	1%	5%
2003	1%	5%

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% Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	6%	11%
2022	5%	10%
2021	5%	10%
2020	6%	9%
2019	6%	9%
2018	6%	9%
2017	6%	9%
2016	7%	9%
2015	6%	9%
2014	6%	8%
2013	7%	8%
2012	5%	7%
2011	5%	7%
2010	4%	7%
2009	4%	6%
2008	4%	6%
2007	4%	6%
2006	5%	5%
2005	4%	5%
2004	3%	4%
2003	3%	4%

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% Black

n/a

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2022)
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2022	1%	12%
2021	1%	11%
2020	1%	11%
2019	1%	11%
2015	1%	10%
2014	2%	10%
2013	1%	9%
2012	1%	9%
2010	1%	10%
2009	1%	10%
2007	1%	9%

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% White

64%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	63%	62%
2022	63%	63%
2021	64%	64%
2020	64%	66%
2019	64%	66%
2018	65%	67%
2017	65%	67%
2016	66%	68%
2015	66%	69%
2014	66%	71%
2013	69%	72%
2012	71%	73%
2011	73%	74%
2010	73%	75%
2009	74%	76%
2008	74%	76%
2007	75%	77%
2006	75%	79%
2005	77%	79%
2004	81%	80%
2003	82%	81%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	3%	6%
2022	2%	6%
2021	2%	6%
2020	3%	5%
2019	3%	5%
2018	8%	4%
2017	8%	4%
2016	6%	4%
2015	5%	4%
2014	6%	3%
2013	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $14,616 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (MN)

Total Revenue

$19 MM

$15,547 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	$19 MM	$9 MM
2022	$18 MM	$9 MM
2021	$19 MM	$9 MM
2020	$18 MM	$9 MM
2019	$19 MM	$8 MM
2018	$17 MM	$8 MM
2017	$16 MM	$7 MM
2016	$15 MM	$7 MM
2015	$14 MM	$6 MM
2014	$14 MM	$7 MM
2012	$13 MM	$6 MM
2011	$14 MM	$7 MM
2010	$14 MM	$6 MM
2009	$14 MM	$6 MM
2008	$14 MM	$6 MM
2007	$13 MM	$6 MM
2006	$13 MM	$6 MM
2005	$13 MM	$6 MM
2004	$13 MM	$6 MM
2003	$14 MM	$6 MM
2002	$13 MM	$7 MM

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Spending

$17 MM

$16,179 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	$17 MM	$9 MM
2022	$17 MM	$9 MM
2021	$17 MM	$9 MM
2020	$17 MM	$9 MM
2019	$19 MM	$9 MM
2018	$16 MM	$8 MM
2017	$15 MM	$8 MM
2016	$16 MM	$7 MM
2015	$13 MM	$6 MM
2014	$13 MM	$7 MM
2012	$13 MM	$6 MM
2011	$13 MM	$6 MM
2010	$13 MM	$6 MM
2009	$14 MM	$6 MM
2008	$13 MM	$6 MM
2007	$13 MM	$6 MM
2006	$13 MM	$6 MM
2005	$13 MM	$6 MM
2004	$13 MM	$6 MM
2003	$13 MM	$7 MM
2002	$12 MM	$7 MM

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Revenue / Student

$16,830

$17,854

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	$17,118	$15,292
2022	$15,860	$14,997
2021	$16,875	$15,834
2020	$15,860	$14,997
2019	$16,377	$14,113
2018	$15,039	$14,902
2017	$14,516	$14,246
2016	$13,287	$13,431
2015	$12,638	$12,051
2014	$12,392	$12,820
2012	$11,794	$12,250
2011	$11,947	$12,557
2010	$11,617	$12,051
2009	$11,187	$11,416
2008	$10,784	$11,377
2007	$10,212	$10,573
2006	$10,012	$10,187
2005	$9,219	$9,471
2004	$9,073	$9,255
2003	$9,131	$9,258
2002	$8,252	$9,018

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Spending / Student

$14,616

$18,580

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Redwood Area School District	Minnesota
2023	$14,865	$15,221
2022	$14,635	$15,385
2021	$14,655	$15,759
2020	$14,635	$15,385
2019	$16,977	$14,956
2018	$14,088	$15,174
2017	$13,476	$14,982
2016	$14,593	$14,117
2015	$11,756	$11,992
2014	$11,380	$13,172
2012	$11,667	$12,023
2011	$10,712	$11,899
2010	$10,806	$11,992
2009	$10,907	$11,593
2008	$10,433	$11,230
2007	$9,792	$10,536
2006	$9,782	$10,149
2005	$9,159	$9,268
2004	$9,027	$9,179
2003	$8,668	$9,746
2002	$7,990	$9,476

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Best Redwood Area School District �� Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Reede Gray Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 20%

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201 Mcphail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628

Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #22.

Redwood Valley Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
:

Bottom 50%

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100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521

Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #33.

Redwood Valley Senior High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

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100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511

Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: n/an/a

Redwood Valley Alternative

Alternative School

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100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Redwood Area School District?

Redwood Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,132 students.

What is the rank of Redwood Area School District?

Redwood Area School District is ranked #221 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

What is the racial composition of students in Redwood Area School District?

64% of Redwood Area School District students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Redwood Area School District?

Redwood Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.

What is Redwood Area School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $14,616 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,132 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
: 92% (Top 10% in MN)
: Top 50%
: 46% (Top 50%)
: 49% (Top 50%)
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education