Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Rivers Edge Academy 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
29%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rivers Edge Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rivers Edge Academy?
The graduation rate of Rivers Edge Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rivers Edge Academy?
58 students attend Rivers Edge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rivers Edge Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivers Edge Academy?
Rivers Edge Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rivers Edge Academy offer ?
Rivers Edge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rivers Edge Academy part of?
Rivers Edge Academy is part of Rivers Edge Academy School District.
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