Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverview West School Of Excellence 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview West School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverview West School Of Excellence's student population of 348 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverview West School Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview West School Of Excellence is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
64%
10%
Black
16%
12%
White
8%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview West School Of Excellence's ranking?
Riverview West School Of Excellence is ranked #1632 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Riverview West School Of Excellence often compared to?
Riverview West School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School, Adams Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Riverview West School Of Excellence?
348 students attend Riverview West School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Riverview West School Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview West School Of Excellence?
Riverview West School Of Excellence has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverview West School Of Excellence offer ?
Riverview West School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Riverview West School Of Excellence part of?
Riverview West School Of Excellence is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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