Riverside Traditional School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Riverside Traditional School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Traditional School's student population of 389 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Traditional School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside Traditional School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
47%
Black
15%
6%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Traditional School's ranking?
Riverside Traditional School is ranked #1596 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Riverside Traditional School often compared to?
Riverside Traditional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun Canyon School, Western Valley Elementary School 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 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Riverside Traditional School?
389 students attend Riverside Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Riverside Traditional School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Traditional School?
Riverside Traditional School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Traditional School offer ?
Riverside Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Riverside Traditional School part of?
Riverside Traditional School is part of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District.
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