Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside School's student population of 280 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
7%
15%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #166 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Riverside School often compared to?
Riverside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlebrook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
280 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Riverside School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Princeton Public School District.
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