Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was equal to the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (19-20)
600 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
40 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
56%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
34%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)37%
22%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)50%
37%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
53%
49%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
600 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Jackson School District.
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