River Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(715)232-3987
- River Heights Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- River Heights Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
River Heights Elementary School places 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 378 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- River Heights Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of River Heights Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #935 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 65% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Menomonie Area School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Menomonie Middle School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Menomonie Menomonie High School Grades: 9-12 | 958 students
0.5 miles
1715 5th St W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715)232-2606 0.5 9-12 958 - Menomonie Menomonie Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 724 students
2.0 miles
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715)232-1673 2.0 6-8 724 - Menomonie Oaklawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
2.3 miles
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715)232-3798 2.3 PK-5 368 - Menomonie School District Of The Menomonie Area 4k Grades: PK | 246 students
2.8 miles
215 Pine Ave Ne
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715)232-1642 2.8 PK 246 - Menomonie Wakanda Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
3.2 miles
1801 Wakanda St Ne
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715)232-3898 3.2 PK-5 416
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