Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riviera Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riviera Beach Elementary serves the northeast part of Pasadena, MD, with an attendance area covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riviera Beach Elementary School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Riviera Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riviera Beach Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
6%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
74%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riviera Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Riviera Beach Elementary School is ranked #573 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Riviera Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Riviera Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Elementary School, High Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Riviera Beach Elementary School?
270 students attend Riviera Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Riviera Beach Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riviera Beach Elementary School?
Riviera Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riviera Beach Elementary School offer ?
Riviera Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riviera Beach Elementary School part of?
Riviera Beach Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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