Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The Bell Center serves the south part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob's student population of 153 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 126% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1652 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
48%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob's ranking?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is ranked #1652 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob?
The graduation rate of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob?
153 students attend River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob offer ?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob part of?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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