Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob's student population of 145 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1774 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
21%
12%
White
54%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob's ranking?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is ranked #1774 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob?
The graduation rate of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob?
145 students attend River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob offer ?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob part of?
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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