Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverview Elementary/middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverview Elementary/middle's student population of 358 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverview Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary/middle is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1705 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
96%
21%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Elementary/middle's ranking?
Riverview Elementary/middle is ranked #1705 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary/middle?
358 students attend Riverview Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Riverview Elementary/middle students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary/middle?
Riverview Elementary/middle has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary/middle offer ?
Riverview Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Riverview Elementary/middle part of?
Riverview Elementary/middle is part of Shelby County School District.
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