Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverhills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Riverhills Elementary School?
321 students attend Riverhills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Riverhills Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverhills Elementary School?
Riverhills Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverhills Elementary School offer ?
Riverhills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverhills Elementary School part of?
Riverhills Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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