Riverway Elementary School
Riverway Elementary School serves 761 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Riverway Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverway Elementary School's student population of 761 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverway Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverway Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1888 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverway Elementary School?
761 students attend Riverway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Riverway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverway Elementary School?
Riverway Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Riverway Elementary School offer ?
Riverway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverway Elementary School part of?
Riverway Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 7/28/2021
After reviewing the current ranking information and data, it's hard to believe that on paper this school looks like a horrible school. My son has attended this school for the past 5 years. This is a brand new school, it was opened the first year my son attended. There are obviously many things that the school needs to improve on, but overall it has been a great school for just opening up. His teachers have been very nice and supportive. I am a teacher as well, and I don't believe that state testing scores should determine schools'' improvement. Many factors take part in students'' poor test-taking. I myself am very bad a test-taking. I don't think those tests should determine if a school is bad or good.
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