Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Rivers Edge Academy 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 <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rivers Edge Academy School District
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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rivers Edge Academy?
The graduation rate of Rivers Edge Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rivers Edge Academy?
58 students attend Rivers Edge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rivers Edge Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivers Edge Academy?
Rivers Edge Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rivers Edge Academy offer ?
Rivers Edge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rivers Edge Academy part of?
Rivers Edge Academy is part of Rivers Edge Academy School District.
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