C+
Average
65/100

South Ridge Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 8162 SWAN LAKE RD, Culver, MN 55779
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.01 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
304
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 1.01 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 55th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%47%reading -7 pts, math -17 pts20th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading -8 pts, math -17 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +6 pts, math +3 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8162 SWAN LAKE RD
City Culver
ZIP Code 55779
District 2700008
NCES School ID 270000804509
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55779

Understanding the community around South Ridge Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,231
Per Capita Income $43,842
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $247,200
Median Rent $1,580
Owner-Occupied 89.8%
Renter-Occupied 10.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Ridge Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.9%
Two or More Races 13.5%
American Indian 3.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1.0%
Black 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 304
Teachers (FTE) 26.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Ridge Elementary?
South Ridge Elementary has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Ridge Elementary?
South Ridge Elementary has 304 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does South Ridge Elementary serve?
South Ridge Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Ridge Elementary receive per student?
South Ridge Elementary receives $21,082 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Ridge Elementary in 55779 ▼
Avg Home Value
$359,966
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,665
1-Year Change
+11.0%
% Renters
10.2%

Other Schools in 55779

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026