Serving 36 students in grades 9-12, Riverside Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverside Academy's student population of 36 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Academy is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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?
<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 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverside Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
36 students attend Riverside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Riverside Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Academy offer ?
Riverside Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside Academy part of?
Riverside Academy is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.
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