Riverwoods School Non-residential (Closed 2009)

Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverwoods School Non-residential 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(20-21)
≤20%
45%
(20-21)
≤20%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
65%
12%
White
15%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.54
(10-11)
<50%
79%
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
100%
21.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverwoods School Non-residential?
The graduation rate of Riverwoods School Non-residential is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Riverwoods School Non-residential?
26 students attend Riverwoods School Non-residential.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Riverwoods School Non-residential students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverwoods School Non-residential?
Riverwoods School Non-residential has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverwoods School Non-residential offer ?
Riverwoods School Non-residential offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverwoods School Non-residential part of?
Riverwoods School Non-residential is part of St. Cloud Public School District.

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