River Bend Area Learning Center

1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 63 students in grades 7-12, River Bend Area Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Bend Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

River Bend Area Learning Center's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
63 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

River Bend Area Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Bend Area Learning Center is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River Bend Area Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Bend Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Bend Area Learning Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Bend Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of River Bend Area Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Bend Area Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Bend Area Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Bend Area Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of River Bend Area Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-49%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of River Bend Area Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Bend Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Bend Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Bend Area Learning Center's ranking?
River Bend Area Learning Center is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Bend Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of River Bend Area Learning Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend River Bend Area Learning Center?
63 students attend River Bend Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of River Bend Area Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Bend Area Learning Center?
River Bend Area Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Bend Area Learning Center offer ?
River Bend Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is River Bend Area Learning Center part of?
River Bend Area Learning Center is part of River Bend Education School District.

School Reviews

5   10/14/2017
I have learned the meaning of family and trust and loyalty when I went to this scjool, I've seen kids come in being hood rats and gang bangers and now they are living good and are still conected to the school cause they helped the students realize what's really important in life and they are right by your side 24/7 you can literally talk to any of those teachers and tell them anything, granted they might tell a couple of other teachers if it's huge like u killed someone but they have all literally been through hell and back multiple times and even went through it with the students just to show that there is still pride left to make you bigger and better, which is why the schools mascot is a Phenix, cause no matter what happens u can always be better.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - William weber
5   10/6/2012
The teachers are incredibly dedicated, and go the extra mile for the students and their families! Academics are excellent!
- Posted by Parent - train

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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