Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverside Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Academy's student population of 17 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Riverside Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1416 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Hispanic
12%
16%
White
88%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Academy's ranking?
Riverside Academy is ranked #1416 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverside Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
17 students attend Riverside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverside Academy students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Riverside Academy offer ?
Riverside Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Academy part of?
Riverside Academy is part of Cheatham County School District.
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