Serving 150 students in grades 6-8, Rtr Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Rtr Middle School?
150 students attend Rtr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rtr Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rtr Middle School?
Rtr Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rtr Middle School offer ?
Rtr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rtr Middle School part of?
Rtr Middle School is part of Rtr Public Schools School District.
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