River Bend Educational Center
Tel:
(612)668-2884
- River Bend Educational Center serves 79 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
River Bend Educational Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- River Bend Educational Center's student population of 79 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 79 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- River Bend Educational Center's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of River Bend Educational Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1783 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 84% | 11% |
| White | 9% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to River Bend Educational Center is Harrison Education Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Best Academy K-8 At Penn (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harvest Preparatory School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Harrison Education Center Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 25 students
0.1 miles
501 Irving Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612)668-2680 0.1 9-12 25 - Minneapolis Harvest Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 306 students
0.3 miles
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)381-9743 0.3 K-4 306 - Minneapolis Bethune Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
0.5 miles
919 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)668-2550 0.5 PK-5 316 - Minneapolis Best Academy K-8 At Penn Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 377 students
0.7 miles
2131 12th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)876-4056 0.7 K-8 377 - Minneapolis Kipp Minnesota Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 185 students
0.8 miles
5034 Oliver Ave.n
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612)287-9700 0.8 5-8 185
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