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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Minnesota · Public School District
7
Schools
4,423
Students
$20,104
Per-Pupil Spend
+40% nat'l
39.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Minnesota serving 4,423 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,104 is above average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYKG–05848
Pleasantview ElementaryPK–05712
RICE ELEMENTARYPK–05372
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,045
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SENIOR HIGH09–121,394
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hillside Early Childhood CenterPK–PK52
Sauk Rapids ECFEPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,104+40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
22%
State
69.8%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal
8.6%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,423
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,104 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,423 students.
What is the graduation rate for SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $20,104 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
39% of students in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.