Below Average
#1847 of 1,992 schools in MN
Riverside Academy
High School · Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist · Cambridge, MN
A Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 305TH AVE NE, Cambridge, MN 55040
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,759/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge), 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
$88,576
Median home value
$287,700
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Moving ForwardEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Riverside Academy IsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Academy is listed in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Academy
Riverside Academy is a public high school in Cambridge, MN, part of Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist, serving approximately 47 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Academy
What grades does Riverside Academy serve?
Riverside Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Academy rank in MN?
Riverside Academy ranks #1,847 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Riverside Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Riverside Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Riverside Academy a charter school?
No, Riverside Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Academy a Title I school?
No, Riverside Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Academy?
61.7% of students at Riverside Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Isanti County
- Phone
- (763) 552-6262
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55040)
- 14,451
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 55040; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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