Rivers Elementary School
Rivers Elementary School serves 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rivers Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rivers Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rivers Elementary School's student population of 799 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rivers Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rivers Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #712 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 37% |
| White | 41% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rivers Elementary School is North Atlanta High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Atlanta Classical Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Garden Hills Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Garden Hills Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 515 students10
1.0 miles
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800 1 PK-5 515 - Atlanta North Atlanta High School Math: 38% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,889 student10
1.3 miles
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700 1.3 9-12 1,889 - Atlanta Department Of Human Resources Alternative School
1.4 miles
2 Peachtree Street Nw, 11 Th F
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-0435 1.4 n/a n/a - Atlanta Brandon Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 1,017 student10
1.6 miles
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250 1.6 K-5 1,017 - Atlanta Atlanta Classical Academy Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 592 students10
1.9 miles
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500 1.9 K-12 592
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