D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Deer River Schools SPED

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 313 MAIN AVE E, Deer River, MN 56636
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 6th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
B+
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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
6
Students
enrolled
6.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%6/100reading 5th percentile, math 6th percentile among Minnesota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency25% (−28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 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.

School Information

Address 313 MAIN AVE E
City Deer River
ZIP Code 56636
District 2710140
NCES School ID 271014004672
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56636

Understanding the community around Deer River Schools SPED helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,942
Per Capita Income $30,360
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,900
Median Rent $683
Owner-Occupied 87.9%
Renter-Occupied 12.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Deer River Schools SPED.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 50.0%
Two or More Races 33.3%
American Indian 16.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 6
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Deer River Schools SPED?
Deer River Schools SPED has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Deer River Schools SPED?
Deer River Schools SPED has 6 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1.
What grades does Deer River Schools SPED serve?
Deer River Schools SPED serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Deer River Schools SPED receive per student?
Deer River Schools SPED receives $22,375 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Deer River Schools SPED in 56636 ▼
Avg Home Value
$260,963
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
12.1%

Other Schools in 56636

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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