Riverhills Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Riverhills Elementary School served 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 25-29% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 35-39% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 33% |
| Black | 58% | 22% |
| White | 11% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Riverhills Elementary School is Pace Center For Girls (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Riverhills Elementary Magnet School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tampa Riverhills Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 470 students10
0.1 miles
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911 0.1 PK-5 470 - Tampa Pace Center For Girls Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 58 students10
0.7 miles
1933 E Hillsborough Ave Ste 30
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 739-0410 0.7 6-12 58 - Tampa Temple Terrace Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 680 students10
0.9 miles
124 Flotto Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6903 0.9 PK-5 680 - Tampa King High School Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,748 student10
1.0 miles
6815 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8333 1 9-12 1,748 - Tampa Tampa Bay Technical High School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,074 students10
1.2 miles
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360 1.2 9-12 2,074
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