Pinewood Elementary School vs. Riverside Central Elementary School
Should I attend Pinewood Elementary School or Riverside Central 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
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Top Rankings
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Riverside Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Central Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
358 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1599 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
14
Kindergarten Students
56
69
Grade 1 Students
65
66
Grade 2 Students
63
65
Grade 3 Students
57
65
Grade 4 Students
53
66
Grade 5 Students
61
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
24%
% Black
10%
22%
% White
68%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
16%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%