Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside School's student population of 599 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #409 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Riverside School often compared to?
Riverside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Academy, Horizon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
599 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Riverside School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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 Washington School District.
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