Riverland Elementary School
Riverland Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Riverland Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Riverland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Riverland Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riverland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riverland Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2008 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 33% |
| Black | 46% | 22% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Riverland Elementary School is Stranahan High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Broward Detention Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westwood Heights Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Lauderdale Westwood Heights Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 673 students10
0.4 miles
2861 Sw 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(754) 323-7900 0.4 PK-5 673 - Fort Lauderdale Ucp Early Beginnings Grades: PK | 25 students
0.7 miles
3117 Sw 13th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 584-7178 0.7 PK 25 - Fort Lauderdale Stranahan High School Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,361 student10
0.8 miles
1800 Sw 5th Pl
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(754) 323-2100 0.8 9-12 1,361 - Fort Lauderdale Broward Children's Center South Grades: PK | 48 students
1.1 miles
3891 Stirling Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 416-2444 1.1 PK 48 - Fort Lauderdale Broward Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 86 students
1.1 miles
222 Nw 22nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 321-7550 1.1 6-12 86
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