Serving 14 students in grades 6-12, Riverside School 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Riverside School's student population of 14 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
36%
12%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤20%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside School?
The graduation rate of Riverside School is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Riverside School?
14 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Riverside School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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