Excellent
#135 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 7% in state
Ridgeway Community School
Elementary School · Ridgeway Community School · Houston, MN
A charter elementary school in Houston, MN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35564 COUNTY ROAD 12, Houston, MN 55943
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgeway Community School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ridgeway Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,896
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55943; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ridgeway Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ridgeway Community School is listed in RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway Community School is a public elementary school in Houston, MN, part of Ridgeway Community School, serving approximately 91 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Ridgeway Community School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeway Community School
What grades does Ridgeway Community School serve?
Ridgeway Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ridgeway Community School?
Ridgeway Community School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway Community School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeway Community School rank in MN?
Ridgeway Community School ranks #135 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Ridgeway Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeway Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ridgeway Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeway Community School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridgeway Community School a charter school?
Yes, Ridgeway Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ridgeway Community School a Title I school?
No, Ridgeway Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeway Community School?
22.0% of students at Ridgeway Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Winona County
- Phone
- (507) 454-9566
- Area population (ZIP 55943)
- 3,070
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55943; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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