Serving 859 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Riverway Elementary School's student population of 859 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Rankings
Riverway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverway Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#4921 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverway Elementary School's ranking?
Riverway Elementary School is ranked #4921 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Riverway Elementary School often compared to?
Riverway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shannon Ranch Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverway Elementary School?
859 students attend Riverway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Riverway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 21:1.
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 12/8/2023
it is a good school and kids are good in the school and staff is good
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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