Rum River North

Rum River North is an alternative public school located in Milaca, Minnesota, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 87 students. As part of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative district, the school caters to students who may have faced challenges in traditional educational settings.

While Rum River North's student-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, the school has faced significant challenges in student outcomes. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 50% and 84.2%, notably lower than the state's average of around 83-84%. Additionally, Rum River North has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 4.4% to 25%, compared to the state's average of 2-3%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 12% and 14% of students proficient in these subjects, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.01% to 76.74%, suggests that Rum River North serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can contribute to the academic and behavioral challenges faced by the school. As an alternative school, Rum River North likely employs specialized teaching methods and support systems, but the data indicates that these efforts may not be fully effective in improving student outcomes. The school could benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, teaching practices, and support services to identify areas for improvement and better address the needs of its diverse student population.