Serving 182 students in grades 7-12, 5riversonline Secondary 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 46:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
5riversonline Secondary's student population of 182 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
5riversonline Secondary 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 5riversonline Secondary is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5riversonline Secondary's ranking?
5riversonline Secondary is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 5riversonline Secondary?
The graduation rate of 5riversonline Secondary is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 5riversonline Secondary?
182 students attend 5riversonline Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of 5riversonline Secondary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 5riversonline Secondary?
5riversonline Secondary has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 5riversonline Secondary offer ?
5riversonline Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is 5riversonline Secondary part of?
5riversonline Secondary is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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