Baxter Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School
Should I attend Baxter Elementary School or Riverside Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Baxter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Baxter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
525 students
467 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#599 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
113
93
Grade 1 Students
95
81
Grade 2 Students
101
92
Grade 3 Students
97
84
Grade 4 Students
119
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%