River Bend Area Learning Center

Summary:

River Bend Area Learning Center is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in New Ulm, Minnesota, with a diverse student population of 63 students. However, the school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, poor graduation rates, and high dropout levels compared to nearby schools and state averages.

According to the key insights, River Bend Area Learning Center ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, receiving 0-1 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. Its four-year graduation rates have ranged from just 27.5% to 57.1% over the past five years, well below the state average and nearby schools like Madelia Secondary, GFW High School, and Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 11.9% to 31.0%.

Further, River Bend Area Learning Center's proficiency rates on standardized tests are extremely low, with 0% proficiency in math and just 10% proficiency in reading in 2023-2024, well below state and district averages. This may be partly attributed to the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 36.84% to 66.67% over the past three years. Despite these challenges, the school has not shown meaningful improvement in its performance over time, and its academic outcomes for minority students appear to be worse than for White students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1315 S Broadway
       New Ulm, MN  56073-2223


(507) 359-8780

District: River Bend Education District

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
17.5%
African American:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River Bend Area Learning Center ranks worse than 96.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.04. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of River Bend Area Learning Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (17.5%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Bend Area Learning Center is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare River Bend Area Learning Center employs 4.3 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

River Bend Area Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks River Bend Area Learning Center 463rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See River Bend Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for River Bend Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at River Bend Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.42 389th 433 10.2%
2005 3.77 429th 452 5.1%
2006 11.20 392nd 450 12.9%
2007 6.03 450th 463 2.8%
2008 6.91 430th 460 6.5%
2010 17.19 417th 540 22.8%
2011 10.43 453rd 545 16.9%
2012 5.06 496th 539 8.0%
2013 8.92 446th 534 16.5%
2015 7.77 447th 504 11.3%
2016 3.96 467th 489 4.5%
2017 12.58 405th 489 17.2%
2018 7.76 440th 494 10.9%
2019 2.91 491st 492 0.2%
2021 3.69 413th 428 3.5%
2022 3.43 465th 472 1.5%
2023 10.55 422nd 476 11.3%
2024 5.04 463rd 480 3.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Bend Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.27 329th 374 12.0%
2019 3.63 370th 370 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at River Bend Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.93 383rd 395 3.0%
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Rank History for Male students at River Bend Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.04 371st 398 6.8%
2019 2.10 404th 411 1.7%
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Rank History for White students at River Bend Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.94 397th 414 4.1%
2019 1.00 411th 412 0.2%
2021 1.05 361st 364 0.8%
2022 1.23 397th 401 1.0%
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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.

River Bend Area Learning Center Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River Bend Area Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 20 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1996 20 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1997 52 3 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1998 65 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 83 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2000 76 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 74 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2002 84 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2003 84 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2004 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2005 70 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2006 69 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 68 1 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2008 63 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2009 60 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2010 52 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 62 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 90
2012 59 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 83
2013 48 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 73
2014 48 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 62
2015 38 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 48
2016 53 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 64
2017 59 1 0 28 0 0 0 0 88
2018 55 1 0 21 0 0 0 0 77
2019 44 1 0 21 0 0 0 0 66
2020 49 2 0 15 0 0 1 0 67
2021 53 1 0 10 0 0 1 0 65
2022 59 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 76
2023 50 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 63

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 Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 27 3.6 7.5 0
1996 27 3.6 7.5 0
1997 62 3.2 19.4 17.7
1998 78 n/a 0.0 28.2
1999 90 7.2 12.5 33.3
2000 85 7.6 11.2 31.8
2001 79 8.3 9.5 31.6
2002 87 7.6 11.4 26.4
2003 87 7.6 11.4 26.4
2004 77 9.1 8.5 31.2
2005 79 7.2 11.0 39.2
2006 79 6.3 12.5 43
2007 86 8.0 10.8 36
2008 83 8.2 10.1 51.8
2009 84 6.6 12.7 48.8
2010 74 6.2 11.8 52.7
2011 90 6.8 13.1 50
2012 83 7.5 10.9 54.2
2013 73 8.9 8.2 60.3
2014 62 8.0 7.7 48.4
2015 48 9.0 5.3 58.3
2016 64 9.0 7.1 53.1
2017 88 9.7 9.0 62.5
2018 77 9.4 8.1 62.3
2019 66 10.8 6.0 71.2
2020 67 8.8 7.6 59.7
2021 65 5.1 12.5 50.8
2022 76 5.1 14.6 36.8
2023 63 4.3 14.4 66.7

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 Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 27 3.6 7.5 0
1996 27 3.6 7.5 0
1997 62 3.2 19.4 17.7
1998 78 n/a 0.0 28.2
1999 90 7.2 12.5 33.3
2000 85 7.6 11.2 31.8
2001 79 8.3 9.5 31.6
2002 87 7.6 11.4 26.4
2003 87 7.6 11.4 26.4
2004 77 9.1 8.5 31.2
2005 79 7.2 11.0 39.2
2006 79 6.3 12.5 43
2007 86 8.0 10.8 36
2008 83 8.2 10.1 51.8
2009 84 6.6 12.7 48.8
2010 74 6.2 11.8 52.7
2011 90 6.8 13.1 50
2012 83 7.5 10.9 54.2
2013 73 8.9 8.2 60.3
2014 62 8.0 7.7 48.4
2015 48 9.0 5.3 58.3
2016 64 9.0 7.1 53.1
2017 88 9.7 9.0 62.5
2018 77 9.4 8.1 62.3
2019 66 10.8 6.0 71.2
2020 67 8.8 7.6 59.7
2021 65 5.1 12.5 50.8
2022 76 5.1 14.6 36.8
2023 63 4.3 14.4 66.7

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Bend Area Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 491st of 492 High schoolsRanks 422nd of 476 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (River Bend Area Learning Center)4.630
 25.5%
   10th Grade Reading (River Bend Education District)7.426.3
 18.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (River Bend Area Learning Center)00
   11th Grade Math (River Bend Education District)00
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6663
 4.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2111
 47.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4450
 13.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%66.7%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Bend Area Learning Center

Students at River Bend Area Learning Center are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% African American.

River Bend Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 3.5% of Minnesota high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 63 students attended River Bend Area Learning Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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