River Heights Elementary School
River Heights Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
River Heights Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
River Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
River Heights Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Rankings
River Heights Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of River Heights Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1056 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 66% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Menomonie Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to River Heights Elementary School is Menomonie High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Menomonie Middle School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Menomonie Menomonie High School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 972 students10
0.5 miles
1715 5th St W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-2606 0.5 9-12 972 - Menomonie Menomonie Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 749 students10
2.0 miles
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673 2 6-8 749 - Menomonie Oaklawn Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 386 students10
2.3 miles
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798 2.3 PK-5 386 - Menomonie School District Of The Menomonie Area 4k Grades: PK | 254 students
2.8 miles
215 Pine Ave Ne
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642 2.8 PK 254 - Menomonie Wakanda Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 401 students10
3.2 miles
1801 Wakanda St Ne
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898 3.2 PK-5 401
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