Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rivereast Program 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rivereast Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rivereast Program's student population of 54 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rivereast Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivereast Program is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
54%
12%
White
20%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivereast Program's ranking?
Rivereast Program is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rivereast Program often compared to?
Rivereast Programis often viewed alongside schools like Como Park Elementary School, Guadalupe Alternative Programs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rivereast Program?
The graduation rate of Rivereast Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Rivereast Program?
54 students attend Rivereast Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Rivereast Program students are Black, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rivereast Program?
Rivereast Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rivereast Program offer ?
Rivereast Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rivereast Program part of?
Rivereast Program is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Rivereast Program located?
Rivereast Program is located in the North End neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 8 other public schools located in North End.
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