Riverside Elementary School
- Riverside Elementary School serves 667 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Riverside Elementary School's student population of 667 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Riverside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1434 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 32% |
| Black | 35% | 22% |
| White | 50% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | JACKSON School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Riverside Elementary School is District Wide Homebound Program (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is District Wide Homebound Program (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is District Wide Homebound Program (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marianna District Wide Homebound Program Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 3 students
0.6 miles
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850)482-1200 0.6 K-12 3 - Marianna Marianna High School Grades: 9-12 | 770 students
1.2 miles
3546 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850)482-9605 1.2 9-12 770 - Marianna Jackson County Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 185 students
1.3 miles
4283 Kelson Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850)482-9698 1.3 PK 185 - Marianna Marianna Adult Center Grades: AE
1.4 miles
2971 Guyton St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850)482-9617 1.4 AE n/a - Marianna Frank M. Golson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 710 students
1.5 miles
4258 2nd Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850)482-9607 1.5 PK-2 710
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