Riverside Academy (Closed 2015)

Riverside Academy serves 157 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
157 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
≤20%
58%
(13-14)
≤10%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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Hispanic
24%
38%

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Black
53%
21%

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White
22%
34%

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Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.62

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(11-12)
≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
42%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverside Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 77%.
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
157 students attend Riverside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Riverside Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Academy offer ?
Riverside Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Riverside Academy part of?
Riverside Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.

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