Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverwoods School - Residential 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 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
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 59% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Riverwoods School - Residential?
30 students attend Riverwoods School - Residential.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Riverwoods School - Residential students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Riverwoods School - Residential offer ?
Riverwoods School - Residential offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Riverwoods School - Residential part of?
Riverwoods School - Residential is part of St. Cloud 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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