Serving 1,067 students in grades 6-8, Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,067 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School's student population of 1,067 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,067 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School's ranking?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is ranked #997 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School often compared to?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foley Intermediate Elementary School, Sartell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
1,067 students attend Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School offer ?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School part of?
Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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