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Rothsay Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 334 students in Rothsay Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rothsay Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
334 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rothsay Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 515 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
93%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,380 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,467
$17,742
Spending / Student
$14,380
$18,463
Best Rothsay Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rothsay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rothsay Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rothsay Public School District?
Rothsay Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 334 students.
What is the rank of Rothsay Public School District?
Rothsay Public School District is ranked #127 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rothsay Public School District?
93% of Rothsay Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rothsay Public School District?
Rothsay Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rothsay Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,380 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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