Summary:
River Heights Elementary is a public elementary school located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 437. The school is part of the Menomonie Area School District, which is ranked 254 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
River Heights Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower academic achievement compared to the district and state, and performance gaps among specific student subgroups. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly, from 6.2% in 2020-2021 to 20.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, River Heights Elementary's performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is consistently lower than the Menomonie Area School District and the state of Wisconsin across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 42.35% at River Heights, compared to 49.19% for the district and 52.07% for the state.
Interestingly, nearby schools within the Menomonie Area School District, such as Knapp Elementary and Downsville Elementary, generally outperform River Heights Elementary in academic achievement and other key metrics. For instance, Knapp Elementary ranked 234 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2023-2024, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to River Heights. The consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and underperformance of specific student subgroups suggest that River Heights Elementary may benefit from a comprehensive review of its educational practices, resource allocation, and support systems for students.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Menomonie Area School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
743rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,349
Students who attend River Heights Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3
Number of students: 437
Racial breakdown:
White:
66.6%
Asian:
20.8%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Hispanic:
3.9%
African American:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.2%
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