Riverside Elementary School vs. Baxter Elementary School
Should I attend Riverside Elementary School or Baxter 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
Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Baxter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
467 students
525 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#460 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
-
Kindergarten Students
93
113
Grade 1 Students
81
95
Grade 2 Students
92
101
Grade 3 Students
84
97
Grade 4 Students
77
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%