Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy's student population of 184 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3039 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
56%
17%
White
28%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy's ranking?
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy is ranked #3039 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy often compared to?
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academyis often viewed alongside schools like River Ridge Elementary School, Ohio Connections Academy Inc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy?
184 students attend Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy?
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy offer ?
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy part of?
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy is part of Riverside Community School Inc. DBA Riverside Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy located?
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Teachers are great! Way better school than Carson elementary. My son is in 2nd grade and he loves his new school and made lots of new friends. He loves his teachers and he gets straight A's and wins prizes every week for good behavior. My daughter is in 7th grade at riverside and she also loves her new school. She and her lil brother always had education as well as personal problems while at Carson but now they both do really good at behaving and school work. They get homework almost every night but it's not too much. Love it!
5 11/16/2015
It is a good school in the sense that it isn't too big. Most of the teachers care.
I do however believe they are lax in protecting children there from other children.
They are lax in listening. I feel they ignore and punish the victim.
They ignore the parent. These are things I have witnessed.
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