Riverway Learning Community Charter

1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverway Learning Community Charter 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverway Learning Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Riverway Learning Community Charter's student population of 65 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
65 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverway Learning Community Charter 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 Riverway Learning Community Charter is 0.54, 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)
#970 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverway Learning Community Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverway Learning Community Charter 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.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverway Learning Community Charter 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 Riverway Learning Community Charter 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
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverway Learning Community Charter and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverway Learning Community Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
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White
65%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverway Learning Community Charter 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
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverway Learning Community Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverway Learning Community Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverway Learning Community Charter and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverway Learning Community Charter 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
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverway Learning Community Charter 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

School Notes

  • Riverway Leanring Community is a Charter Public School authorized by the Audubon Cener of the Northwoods and serves the community in and aorund Winona, MN. As the only preK-12 grade school in the area, Riverway offers a unique environemnt designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of the stutndets and to help inspire them to excellence in learning and life. With a total planned population of 120, the school is dedicated to maintaining small, intimate classes that allow staff to craft individualized learning plans for each studnet.
  • Our five core values of Respect, Responsibility, Peace, Preparedness, and Saety guide decisioin making and ensure that every person at the school has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverway Learning Community Charter's ranking?
Riverway Learning Community Charter is ranked #970 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Riverway Learning Community Charter often compared to?
Riverway Learning Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Riverway Secondary, Bluffview Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Riverway Learning Community Charter?
65 students attend Riverway Learning Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Riverway Learning Community Charter students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverway Learning Community Charter?
Riverway Learning Community Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverway Learning Community Charter offer ?
Riverway Learning Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Riverway Learning Community Charter part of?
Riverway Learning Community Charter is part of Riverway Learning Community Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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