Riverview School

Summary:

Riverview School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in El Mirage, Arizona, with a student population of 914. The school is part of the Dysart Unified District, which is ranked 135 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverview School consistently performs below the district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 25-32% at Riverview, compared to 41-53% for the district and 35-46% statewide. The school has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools for the past several years, with rankings between 756-1002 out of over 1,000 schools, placing it in the lowest 1-2 star category on the SchoolDigger rating system. Riverview School also struggles across many student subgroups, with its Hispanic, White, and Special Education student populations all ranking in the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools.

The other Dysart district elementary schools in the area, such as West Point, Dysart Middle, Surprise, and El Mirage, generally outperform Riverview School on academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates and better school rankings. Riverview's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners may be contributing factors to its lower academic outcomes, and the school's inconsistent performance trends suggest it is facing systemic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 12701 N Main St
       El Mirage, AZ  85335-2600


(623) 523-8950

District: Dysart Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
756th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,788 Help


Students who attend Riverview School usually attend:

High:    Dysart High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  914

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.8%
White:
18.3%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverview School ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 19th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Dysart Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Riverview School ranks worse than 69.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.67. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.8%), White (18.3%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview School is 20.5. 15 elementary schools in the Dysart Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview School is $8,788. 13 elementary schools in the Dysart Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview School 756th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Riverview School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview School 371st of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Riverview School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dysart Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dysart Unified District 135th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverview School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 26.30 841st 1062 20.8%
2010 37.29 703rd 1090 35.5%
2011 35.98 714th 1075 33.6%
2012 34.49 828th 1141 27.4%
2013 39.06 751st 1158 35.1%
2014 42.94 622nd 1079 42.4%
2015 10.18 922nd 955 3.5%
2016 15.43 959th 1079 11.1%
2017 14.07 1002nd 1106 9.4%
2018 17.29 950th 1109 14.3%
2019 15.65 897th 1039 13.7%
2021 28.72 813th 1226 33.7%
2022 19.06 778th 1000 22.2%
2023 26.42 877th 1245 29.6%
2024 16.47 756th 904 16.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.72 670th 1027 34.8%
2022 44.92 269th 444 39.4%
2023 11.54 599th 617 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.70 319th 975 67.3%
2023 28.72 289th 451 35.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.57 411th 417 1.4%
2021 34.98 764th 1201 36.4%
2023 30.59 580th 820 29.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.53 707th 820 13.8%
2022 27.50 467th 618 24.4%
2023 32.23 768th 1116 31.2%
2024 19.29 473rd 546 13.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.95 323rd 423 23.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.22 851st 1023 16.8%
2019 11.65 786th 862 8.8%
2021 31.29 795th 1219 34.8%
2022 18.22 714th 824 13.3%
2023 26.22 878th 1219 28.0%
2024 15.82 513th 593 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.72 88th 306 71.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.94 885th 1032 14.2%
2019 10.78 783rd 850 7.9%
2021 27.88 838th 1220 31.3%
2022 22.45 655th 830 21.1%
2023 26.07 892nd 1216 26.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.66 534th 620 13.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.50 392nd 895 56.2%
2023 29.19 468th 607 22.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.29 812th 911 10.9%
2019 14.41 656th 709 7.5%
2021 36.12 718th 1198 40.1%
2022 21.36 595th 716 16.9%
2023 29.26 842nd 1170 28.0%
2024 16.18 418th 472 11.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.59 699th 720 2.9%
2021 17.84 1059th 1161 8.8%
2022 5.92 779th 800 2.6%
2023 17.36 920th 1024 10.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverview School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 23.45 545th 663 17.8%
2010 31.03 516th 692 25.4%
2011 30.49 499th 685 27.2%
2012 37.09 518th 772 32.9%
2013 38.36 511th 787 35.1%
2014 38.63 418th 690 39.4%
2015 11.31 501st 521 3.8%
2016 20.55 547th 677 19.2%
2017 20.85 560th 695 19.4%
2018 23.77 539th 711 24.2%
2019 12.96 548th 605 9.4%
2021 36.75 463rd 832 44.4%
2022 30.49 374th 605 38.2%
2023 36.56 473rd 854 44.6%
2024 23.67 371st 533 30.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.88 268th 650 58.8%
2022 61.59 65th 211 69.2%
2023 41.14 240th 384 37.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.34 59th 606 90.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.04 455th 789 42.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 393rd 503 21.9%
2023 47.25 310th 717 56.8%
2024 30.92 198th 314 36.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 470th 624 24.7%
2021 43.23 400th 820 51.2%
2022 28.65 341st 494 31.0%
2023 37.63 438th 806 45.7%
2024 21.20 285th 379 24.8%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.57 6th 166 96.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.76 447th 617 27.6%
2019 15.00 377th 435 13.3%
2021 31.94 516th 818 36.9%
2022 27.03 339th 476 28.8%
2023 34.65 477th 810 41.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.36 107th 573 81.3%
2022 48.42 80th 129 38.0%
2023 47.66 179th 400 55.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 375th 543 30.9%
2019 15.94 349th 387 9.8%
2021 36.04 477th 802 40.5%
2022 26.10 279th 392 28.8%
2023 39.17 414th 760 45.5%
2024 27.31 204th 322 36.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Riverview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.75 423rd 436 3.0%
2021 41.67 442nd 780 43.3%
2023 23.20 544th 675 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Open Quote I have been in this school for nearly 8 years now and and I hate this school because of bullies and the teachers do nothing about it!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverview School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 242 106 11 694 4 n/a n/a 0 1057
2010 228 87 9 676 11 n/a n/a 0 1011
2011 235 76 12 578 10 2 6 0 919
2012 233 71 9 593 12 5 23 0 946
2013 237 75 9 592 12 4 32 0 961
2014 247 85 5 605 19 4 39 0 1004
2015 208 86 8 616 17 4 47 0 986
2016 228 85 8 633 21 6 44 0 1025
2017 186 75 6 591 14 5 38 0 915
2018 177 65 5 540 19 2 36 0 844
2019 190 82 3 548 16 5 43 0 887
2020 195 64 4 463 10 5 56 0 797
2021 132 76 4 530 6 5 34 0 787
2022 155 79 6 606 11 4 33 0 894
2023 167 79 9 592 13 2 52 0 914

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1057 50.5 20.9 80.2
2010 1011 53.5 18.9 79.2
2011 919 50.2 18.2 83.1
2012 946 48.0 19.7 83.2
2013 961 51.5 18.6 84.5
2014 1004 55.7 18.0 83.2
2015 986 54.0 18.2 78.9
2016 1025 45.0 22.7 81.1
2017 915 47.7 19.1 83.5
2018 844 46.2 18.2 81.9
2019 887 47.5 18.6 81.8
2020 797 44.5 17.9 68.9
2021 787 40.0 19.6 n/a
2022 894 49.0 18.2 39.6
2023 914 44.5 20.5 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1057 50.5 20.9 80.2
2010 1011 53.5 18.9 79.2
2011 919 50.2 18.2 83.1
2012 946 48.0 19.7 83.2
2013 961 51.5 18.6 84.5
2014 1004 55.7 18.0 83.2
2015 986 54.0 18.2 78.9
2016 1025 45.0 22.7 81.1
2017 915 47.7 19.1 83.5
2018 844 46.2 18.2 81.9
2019 887 47.5 18.6 81.8
2020 797 44.5 17.9 68.9
2021 787 40.0 19.6 n/a
2022 894 49.0 18.2 39.6
2023 914 44.5 20.5 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverview School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $875 (9.9%) $189 (2.1%) $1,939 (21.9%) $6,262 (70.7%) $1,529 (17.3%) $7,790 (88.0%) $8,854
2020 $962 (10.7%) $843 (9.4%) $2,767 (30.7%) $5,717 (63.5%) $1,477 (16.4%) $7,194 (79.9%) $8,999
2021 $1,169 (12.6%) $1,159 (12.5%) $3,496 (37.7%) $5,718 (61.7%) $1,226 (13.2%) $6,944 (74.9%) $9,272
2022 $803 (9.1%) $956 (10.9%) $2,563 (29.2%) $5,934 (67.5%) $1,094 (12.4%) $7,028 (80.0%) $8,788

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 897th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 877th of 1245 Elementary schools
 15.9%
Ranks 548th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 473rd of 854 Middle schools
 35.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students887914
 3%
African American8279
 3.7%
American Indian1613
 18.8%
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic548592
 8%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White190167
 12.1%
Two or More Races4352
 20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%77.9%
 3.9%


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Students at Riverview School are 65% Hispanic, 18% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Riverview School ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students who attend Riverview School usually go on to attend:

High : Dysart High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 914 students attended Riverview School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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