Riley Elementary School
Tel:
(562) 420-9595
Riley Elementary School serves 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Riley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Riley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Riley Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 387 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2930 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 11% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Long Beach Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Riley Elementary School is Buena Vista High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hoover Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakewood Hoover Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
0.3 miles
3501 Country Club Dr.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213 0.3 6-8 795 - Lakewood Holmes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 386 students
0.5 miles
5020 Barlin Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427 0.5 K-5 386 - Lakewood Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 383 students
0.6 miles
2801 Bomberry St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731 0.6 K-5 383 - Lakewood Buena Vista High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 196 students
0.9 miles
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090 0.9 9-12 196 - Long Beach Twain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 603 students
0.9 miles
5021 E. Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421 0.9 K-5 603
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