River Bend Educational Center

Summary:

River Bend Educational Center is an alternative public school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 62 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Bend stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (58.06%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 0% to 28.12% African American. Academically, River Bend's performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) is significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 2.44% of students proficient or better in Math and 10.64% in Reading. Additionally, River Bend has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.72% to 91.94% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.5 to 6.4, suggests it may be able to provide more individualized attention and support.

When compared to nearby schools in the Roseville Public School District, Saint Paul Public Schools, and St. Louis Park Public School District, it becomes clear that River Bend is serving a unique population with significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. While the school's alternative education model and low student-teacher ratio could be strengths, additional resources and support may be needed to help its students succeed.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1510 Glenwood Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405-8888

(612) 668-2884

District: Minneapolis Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $59,209

Student/teacher ratio: 4.0

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.2%

Two or more races:

14.9%

White:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Bend Educational Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.55. (See more...)

Compare Details River Bend Educational Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details River Bend Educational Center has the largest alternative school student body size in the Minneapolis Public School District. Racial makeup is: African American (61.2%), two or more races (14.9%), White (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Bend Educational Center is 4, which is the 2^nd best among 0 alternative schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare River Bend Educational Center employs 16.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Bend Educational Center is $59,209. 2 alternative schools in the Minneapolis Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

River Bend Educational Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Bend Educational Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	0.00	676^th	676	0.0%
2011	0.33	813^th	814	0.1%
2012	0.03	820^th	820	0.0%
2013	0.21	823^rd	824	0.1%
2014	0.23	825^th	826	0.1%
2015	0.34	838^th	840	0.2%
2016	0.22	847^th	848	0.1%
2017	0.23	853^rd	853	0.0%
2018	0.28	847^th	847	0.0%
2019	0.55	870^th	870	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.16	456^th	463	1.5%
2019	4.05	512^th	515	0.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	0.91	728^th	728	0.0%
2019	1.50	740^th	740	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	0.35	779^th	779	0.0%
2019	0.49	798^th	798	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.59	266^th	266	0.0%
2019	4.58	282^nd	283	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for River Bend Educational Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	0.51	404^th	406	0.5%
2009	0.10	229^th	230	0.4%
2010	0.27	453^rd	454	0.2%
2011	0.47	478^th	478	0.0%
2012	0.08	469^th	469	0.0%
2013	0.35	488^th	488	0.0%
2014	0.65	488^th	490	0.4%
2015	0.47	516^th	516	0.0%
2016	0.47	508^th	508	0.0%
2019	0.53	533^rd	533	0.0%
2023	4.30	521^st	529	1.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	5.09	282^nd	282	0.0%
2023	25.14	243^rd	298	18.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at River Bend Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.02	448^th	464	3.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River Bend Educational Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	5	16	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	26
2001	7	43	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	57
2002	8	46	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	58
2003	8	46	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	58
2004	5	31	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	40
2005	6	29	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	39
2006	1	32	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	37
2007	3	47	1	3	6	n/a	n/a	60
2008	4	28	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	35
2009	0	31	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	35
2010	3	38	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	47
2011	2	75	0	2	3	0	0	82
2012	5	64	0	3	2	1	0	75
2013	7	79	0	3	1	0	1	91
2014	9	87	0	4	2	0	3	105
2015	9	69	0	4	4	0	3	89
2016	10	68	1	4	5	0	3	91
2017	7	66	0	1	4	0	1	79
2018	7	63	0	2	4	0	2	78
2019	6	66	1	5	4	0	4	86
2020	12	67	1	4	8	0	5	97
2021	8	61	1	3	5	0	5	83
2022	6	56	1	5	6	0	4	78
2023	6	36	1	5	4	0	10	62
2024	7	41	0	6	3	0	10	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Bend Educational Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	26	9.4	2.8	88.5
2001	57	14.2	4.0	68.4
2002	58	12.3	4.7	87.9
2003	58	12.3	4.7	87.9
2004	40	10.7	3.7	92.5
2005	39	10.0	3.9	87.2
2006	37	8.1	4.6	91.9
2007	60	9.2	6.5	95
2008	35	7.8	4.5	91.4
2009	35	8.1	4.3	91.4
2010	47	6.6	7.1	91.5
2011	82	17.1	4.7	96.3
2012	75	16.0	4.6	96
2013	91	16.1	5.6	96.7
2014	105	18.5	5.6	95.2
2015	89	21.0	4.2	96.6
2016	91	21.0	4.3	95.6
2017	79	20.0	3.9	93.7
2018	78	21.7	3.5	88.5
2019	86	20.3	4.2	93
2020	97	20.7	4.6	89.7
2021	83	12.8	6.4	80.7
2022	78	21.7	3.5	88.5
2023	62	17.5	3.5	91.9
2024	67	16.5	4.0	82.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Bend Educational Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	26	9.4	2.8	88.5
2001	57	14.2	4.0	68.4
2002	58	12.3	4.7	87.9
2003	58	12.3	4.7	87.9
2004	40	10.7	3.7	92.5
2005	39	10.0	3.9	87.2
2006	37	8.1	4.6	91.9
2007	60	9.2	6.5	95
2008	35	7.8	4.5	91.4
2009	35	8.1	4.3	91.4
2010	47	6.6	7.1	91.5
2011	82	17.1	4.7	96.3
2012	75	16.0	4.6	96
2013	91	16.1	5.6	96.7
2014	105	18.5	5.6	95.2
2015	89	21.0	4.2	96.6
2016	91	21.0	4.3	95.6
2017	79	20.0	3.9	93.7
2018	78	21.7	3.5	88.5
2019	86	20.3	4.2	93
2020	97	20.7	4.6	89.7
2021	83	12.8	6.4	80.7
2022	78	21.7	3.5	88.5
2023	62	17.5	3.5	91.9
2024	67	16.5	4.0	82.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Bend Educational Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$59,208

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Bend Educational Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 533^rd of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 521^st of 529 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (River Bend Educational Center)	0	0
6th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	37	30.7	6.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (River Bend Educational Center)	9.1	15.4	6.3%
6th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	48.3	41.1	7.2%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Reading (River Bend Educational Center)	0	15.4	15.4%
7th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	46.6	36.3	10.3%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	62	27.9%
African American	66	36	45.5%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	6
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	91.9%	1.1%

Schools Near River Bend Educational Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
River Bend Educational Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1510 Glenwood Ave S	Minneapolis	55405	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-2884	67	17	4.0	82.1%	7 (10.4%)	41 (61.2%)	6 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (14.9%)								(n/a)			0.0		15.7			9.1		20.0			16.7	$59,209
Nonpublic Shared Time	Public, Alternative	K-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(612) 668-5495	108	0		35.2%	51 (47.2%)	18 (16.7%)	31 (28.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)								(n/a)
MPS Metro HA	Public, Alternative	K-12	425 5th St NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-5470	30	10	3.0	16.7%	16 (53.3%)	7 (23.3%)	4 (13.3%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)														$84,214
Aim Academy of Science & Technology	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	2831 12th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Aim Academy of Science & Technology	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 452-2274	169	7	22.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	167 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	7.1	4.0	3.1	16.7	7.4	42.9	12.0	12.5	28.0	20.8	6.3	12.0	8.8
MPS Metro DT	Public, Alternative	K-12	932 East 34th Street	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4782	31	5	6.4	61.3%	12 (38.7%)	9 (29.0%)	3 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (19.4%)								(n/a)					5.6					10.0				$72,827
Melrose	Public, Alternative	1-12	3525 Monterey Dr	Saint Louis Park	55416	Hennepin County	St. Louis Park Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 993-6200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$3,988
Ronald McDonald House	Public, Alternative	K-12	818 Fulton St SE	Minneapolis	55414	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 331-5752	8	0			3 (37.5%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$10,644
Universal Academy Middle/High	Public, Charter, Alternative	7-10	2912 28th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Universal Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 340-5994	27	3	8.0	77.8%	0 (0.0%)	24 (88.9%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)		35.9	17.7		27.4		57.5	42.4	38.5	48.8	30.3	35.7	31.9
Mps Metro C	Public, Alternative	K-12	3012 West 44th Street	Minneapolis	55410	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-5470	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$4,606
Anna Westin House	Public, Alternative	4-12	2230 Como Ave W	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 645-5323	11	0		72.7%	7 (63.6%)	2 (18.2%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)														$13,873

Frequently Asked Questions about River Bend Educational Center

What district is River Bend Educational Center in?

Minneapolis Public School District

How many students attend River Bend Educational Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended River Bend Educational Center.

What is the racial makeup of River Bend Educational Center?

Students at River Bend Educational Center are 61% African American, 15% Two or more races, 10% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

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