Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rivera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rivera Elementary serves the southern part of Denton, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rivera Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Rivera Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivera Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5695 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
50%
54%
Black
31%
13%
White
13%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivera Elementary School's ranking?
Rivera Elementary School is ranked #5695 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rivera Elementary School often compared to?
Rivera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ginnings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rivera Elementary School?
604 students attend Rivera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rivera Elementary School?
Rivera Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rivera Elementary School offer ?
Rivera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rivera Elementary School part of?
Rivera Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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