Ridgeway Community School

35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgeway Community School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgeway Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Ridgeway Community School's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data

Year Founded
2001

School Rankings

Ridgeway Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeway Community School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#206 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

60-69%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

60-69%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data

American Indian
1%
2%
White
99%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
1%
0.02

Showing 2014–2025. View full 24-year historical data

(22-23)
4.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgeway Community School's ranking?
Ridgeway Community School is ranked #206 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ridgeway Community School?
97 students attend Ridgeway Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ridgeway Community School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeway Community School?
Ridgeway Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeway Community School offer ?
Ridgeway Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeway Community School part of?
Ridgeway Community School is part of Ridgeway Community School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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