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#73 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 4% in state

Riverview Intermediate School

Elementary School · Sartell-st. Stephen School District · Sartell, MN

A Sartell-st. Stephen School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

627 3RD AVE N, Sartell, MN 56377

  • Math 66% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,945
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Riverview Intermediate School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 67% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Riverview Intermediate 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sartell), 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

$82,583

Median home value

$282,800

Median rent

$1,196/mo

College educated

40.2%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benton-stearns Education - AsdEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi12Compare →
Benton-stearns Education PioneersEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–60.4 mi11Compare →
St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1PK–60.5 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Sartell-st. Stephen School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverview Intermediate School is listed in SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverview Intermediate School

Riverview Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Sartell, MN, part of Sartell-st. Stephen School District, serving approximately 915 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 1,992 schools in MN.

State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverview Intermediate School

What grades does Riverview Intermediate School serve?

Riverview Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Riverview Intermediate School?

Riverview Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 915 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Intermediate School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverview Intermediate School rank in MN?

Riverview Intermediate School ranks #73 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Riverview Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverview Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Riverview Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Intermediate School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Riverview Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Riverview Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverview Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Riverview Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Intermediate School?

23.5% of students at Riverview Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
915
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Stearns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
Area population (ZIP 56377)
21,008
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
35
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 56377; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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