Riverside Options (Closed 2014)

Serving 8 students in grades 6-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
<50%
61%
(11-12)
≥50%
76%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Options and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
25%
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside Options and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
38%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Options and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
25%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Riverside Options and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
12%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Riverside Options and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Options and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2013-2014 (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 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Options?
The graduation rate of Riverside Options is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Riverside Options?
8 students attend Riverside Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Riverside Options students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Riverside Options offer ?
Riverside Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Riverside Options part of?
Riverside Options is part of St. Paul Public School District.

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