Riverside Traditional School

1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Riverside Traditional School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Riverside Traditional School's student population of 400 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside Traditional School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Traditional School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1048 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Traditional School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Traditional School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Traditional School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Traditional School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
6%
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White
7%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Traditional School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Traditional School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Traditional School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #1048 out of 1,956 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, Fowler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Riverside Traditional School?
400 students attend Riverside Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riverside Traditional School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% 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 18:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Traditional School located?
Riverside Traditional School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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