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#109 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 5% in state

Riverway Learning Community Charter

Elementary School · Riverway Learning Community Charter · Winona, MN

A charter elementary school in Winona, MN where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1200 STORRS POND ROAD, Winona, MN 55987

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$14,489

Students at Riverway Learning Community Charter score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

71.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Riverway Learning Community Charter 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,484/100K

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

$62,171

Median home value

$211,400

Median rent

$856/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55987; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Riverway Learning Community Charter

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,489NCES 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.

Riverway Learning Community Charter is listed in Riverway Learning Community Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverway Learning Community Charter

Riverway Learning Community Charter is a public elementary school in Winona, MN, part of Riverway Learning Community Charter, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Riverway Learning Community Charter

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Riverway Learning Community is a PreK-12th Grade public charter school district located in Winona, MN 1. The district operates two schools with a maximum capacity of 142 students 1. The school focuses on personalized, environmental, and outdoor education 1. Parent testimonials describe the school as a place where students are embraced by learning leaders and peers, with one parent stating the school is 'near perfect' and another noting their child is always excited to attend 1.
Sources (1)
  1. riverwaylearningcommunity.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverway Learning Community Charter

What grades does Riverway Learning Community Charter serve?

Riverway Learning Community Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Riverway Learning Community Charter?

Riverway Learning Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverway Learning Community Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverway Learning Community Charter 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 Riverway Learning Community Charter rank in MN?

Riverway Learning Community Charter ranks #109 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Riverway Learning Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverway Learning Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Riverway Learning Community Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverway Learning Community Charter has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Riverway Learning Community Charter a charter school?

Yes, Riverway Learning Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Riverway Learning Community Charter a Title I school?

No, Riverway Learning Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverway Learning Community Charter?

71.2% of students at Riverway Learning Community Charter 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
59
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Winona County
Area population (ZIP 55987)
33,911
Area average commute
15 min
Area median age
34.9
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 55987; 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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