Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12, R.i.s.e. Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R.i.s.e. Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R.i.s.e. Program's student population of 11 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of R.i.s.e. Program is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend R.i.s.e. Program?
11 students attend R.i.s.e. Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of R.i.s.e. Program students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.i.s.e. Program?
R.i.s.e. Program has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does R.i.s.e. Program offer ?
R.i.s.e. Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R.i.s.e. Program part of?
R.i.s.e. Program is part of River Bend Education School District.
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