Riverbend Academy

Summary:

Riverbend Academy is an alternative public school located in Tequesta, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 85 students. The school is part of the Martin District, which is ranked 33 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverbend Academy faces significant challenges, with a 0% four-year graduation rate over the past four school years, consistently lower test scores compared to the Martin District and Florida state averages, and a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 19.3% in 2022-2023. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.3% to 3.8% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools in the Palm Beach District. Additionally, Riverbend Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.2 to 8.7 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Palm Beach District.

Interestingly, Riverbend Academy has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past three school years, and its spending per student has increased from $14,385 in 2018-2019 to $23,423 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby Treasure Coast Classical Academy but lower than the nearby alternative schools in the Palm Beach District, such as Alternative Program Central, Palm Beach Regional Detention Center, and Highridge Family Center.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

11301 SE Tequesta Ter
Tequesta, FL 33469

(772) 219-1200

District: Martin

SchoolDigger Rank:
1155^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.0

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

African American:

28.3%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverbend Academy ranks worse than 96.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.67. (See more...)

Compare Details Riverbend Academy ranks worse than 87.7% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverbend Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Riverbend Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), African American (28.3%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverbend Academy is 4, which is the lowest among 5 alternative schools in the Martin School District! (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverbend Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend Academy 1155^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Riverbend Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend Academy 708^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Riverbend Academy in the ranking list.)

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverbend Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	3.92	793^rd	839	5.5%
2014	3.99	942^nd	999	5.7%
2016	5.77	940^th	997	5.7%
2017	6.29	974^th	1031	5.5%
2019	8.60	1022^nd	1099	7.0%
2022	7.58	1089^th	1148	5.1%
2023	4.34	1131^st	1177	3.9%
2024	3.67	1155^th	1196	3.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverbend Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	7.01	443^rd	484	8.5%
2005	13.89	422^nd	487	13.3%
2007	7.14	511^th	563	9.2%
2008	8.23	520^th	577	9.9%
2009	6.86	536^th	587	8.7%
2010	17.52	504^th	620	18.7%
2013	8.37	561^st	648	13.4%
2014	6.62	608^th	687	11.5%
2016	6.12	618^th	693	10.8%
2017	12.53	585^th	714	18.1%
2018	2.29	682^nd	716	4.7%
2019	9.43	622^nd	734	15.3%
2022	5.11	684^th	774	11.6%
2023	9.86	661^st	792	16.5%
2024	5.76	708^th	807	12.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverbend Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	43	19	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
2001	32	21	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2002	47	16	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	74
2003	47	16	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	74
2004	35	22	0	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	73
2005	33	25	0	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	77
2006	39	24	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	73
2007	32	18	0	10	6	n/a	n/a	1	67
2008	30	25	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	1	69
2009	36	26	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	2	69
2010	40	14	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	67
2011	54	25	0	15	0	0	0	0	94
2012	64	20	0	10	1	0	1	0	96
2013	74	16	0	2	2	0	0	0	94
2014	66	21	0	2	5	0	0	0	94
2015	90	28	0	1	1	0	0	0	120
2016	68	31	0	20	6	0	2	0	127
2017	74	36	0	29	4	0	3	0	146
2018	75	35	0	21	5	0	5	0	141
2019	66	36	0	23	4	0	3	0	132
2020	52	26	1	12	1	0	8	0	100
2021	44	22	1	15	1	0	8	0	91
2022	47	19	0	11	0	0	2	0	79
2023	53	19	0	9	2	0	2	0	85
2024	22	13	1	9	0	0	1	0	46

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 Riverbend Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	65	0.0	0.0	0
2001	59	0.0	0.0	0
2002	74	0.0	n/a	1.4
2003	74	0.0	n/a	1.4
2004	73	n/a	n/a	0
2005	77	0.0	n/a	2.6
2006	73	n/a	n/a	2.7
2007	67	n/a	n/a	4.5
2008	69	n/a	n/a	0
2009	69	n/a	n/a	0
2010	67	n/a	n/a	0
2011	94	n/a	n/a	0
2012	96	n/a	n/a	0
2013	94	n/a	n/a	0
2014	94	n/a	n/a	0
2015	120	n/a	n/a	2.5
2016	127	n/a	n/a	0
2017	146	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	141	13.0	10.8	4.3
2019	132	11.0	12.0	3
2020	100	13.0	7.6	5
2021	91	11.0	8.2	3.3
2022	79	9.0	8.7	3.8
2023	85	10.0	8.5	3.5
2024	46	11.5	4.0	n/a

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 Riverbend Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	65	0.0	0.0	0
2001	59	0.0	0.0	0
2002	74	0.0	n/a	1.4
2003	74	0.0	n/a	1.4
2004	73	n/a	n/a	0
2005	77	0.0	n/a	2.6
2006	73	n/a	n/a	2.7
2007	67	n/a	n/a	4.5
2008	69	n/a	n/a	0
2009	69	n/a	n/a	0
2010	67	n/a	n/a	0
2011	94	n/a	n/a	0
2012	96	n/a	n/a	0
2013	94	n/a	n/a	0
2014	94	n/a	n/a	0
2015	120	n/a	n/a	2.5
2016	127	n/a	n/a	0
2017	146	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	141	13.0	10.8	4.3
2019	132	11.0	12.0	3
2020	100	13.0	7.6	5
2021	91	11.0	8.2	3.3
2022	79	9.0	8.7	3.8
2023	85	10.0	8.5	3.5
2024	46	11.5	4.0	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverbend Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$726 (5.3%)	$13,087 (94.7%)	$13,813
2019	$683 (4.7%)	$13,702 (95.3%)	$14,385
2020	$526 (2.3%)	$22,455 (97.7%)	$22,981
2021	$357 (1.5%)	$23,066 (98.5%)	$23,423
2022	$981 (4.5%)	$20,606 (95.4%)	$21,589

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbend Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1022^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1131^st of 1177 Middle schools	3.1%
Ranks 622^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 661^st of 792 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Academy)	8	0	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	64	51	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Academy)	17	19	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	53	49	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Academy)	23	17	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	60	57	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Academy)	22	18	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	62	50	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Academy)	16	5	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	67	46	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Riverbend Academy)	20	0	20%
8th Grade Science (Martin)	58	51	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Academy)	5	22	17%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	61	54	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Academy)	5	7	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	59	54	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Riverbend Academy)	13	9	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Martin)	74	64	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	61	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Riverbend Academy)	0	8	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Martin)	76	52	24%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	132	85	35.6%
African American	36	19	47.2%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	9	60.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	53	19.7%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3%	3.5%	0.5%

Schools Near Riverbend Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverbend Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11301 SE Tequesta Ter	Tequesta	33469	Palm Beach County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	46	12	4.0		22 (47.8%)	13 (28.3%)	9 (19.6%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)				18.0		10.0	18.0	8.0						11.0		6.0	14.0	6.0	11.0	45.0	26.0
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18370 Limestone Creek Rd	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 296-1776	125	24	5.3	2.4%	79 (63.2%)	7 (5.6%)	26 (20.8%)	8 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)																						$37,020	$4,799	$32,221
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9482 MacArthur Blvd	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	Yes	No	(561) 881-4769	83	11	7.5	10.8%	48 (57.8%)	4 (4.8%)	19 (22.9%)	5 (6.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)								100.0										93.0		92.0		$10,911	$448	$10,463
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9482 MacArthur Blvd	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	Yes	No	(561) 881-4769	91	82	1.1	12.1%	37 (40.7%)	18 (19.8%)	27 (29.7%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	4 (4.4%)								(n/a)	77.0		75.0						54.0		27.0				36.0			10.0		18.0		$3,946	$28	$3,918
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9482 MacArthur Blvd	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	Yes	No	(561) 881-4760	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
The Conservatory School At North Palm Beach	Public, Magnet, Alternative	PK, KG-9	401 Anchorage Dr	North Palm Beach	33408	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 494-1800	890	54	16.6	54.4%	317 (35.6%)	363 (40.8%)	155 (17.4%)	26 (2.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.9%)								(n/a)	50.0	56.0	49.0	85.0	62.0	77.0			50.0	47.0	52.0	90.0	44.0	86.0	44.0	72.0	100.0	100.0			89.0	$13,200	$1,281	$11,920
Treasure Coast Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1400 SE Cove Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	1,099	70	15.7	5.0%	862 (78.4%)	18 (1.6%)	150 (13.6%)	32 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.2%)								(n/a)	73.0	67.0	55.0	78.0	56.0	53.0	58.0	83.0	59.0	70.0	58.0	83.0	76.0	89.0	51.0	41.0	96.0	93.0	73.0		83.0	$8,494	$00	$8,494
Willoughby Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5150 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1515	52	8	6.5	73.1%	13 (25.0%)	12 (23.1%)	24 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)								(n/a)					4.0	4.0						0.0	7.0	12.0		4.0					36.0	$55,406	$12,751	$42,656
Alternative Program Central	Public, Alternative	4-12	1041 45th St	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	12	1	12.0	50.0%	2 (16.7%)	4 (33.3%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)								(n/a)																						$34,394	$1,428	$32,966
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	1100 45th St Ste A	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 357-5930	48	3	16.0	50.0%	3 (6.3%)	36 (75.0%)	4 (8.3%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend Academy

What is the racial makeup of Riverbend Academy?

Students at Riverbend Academy are 48% White, 28% African American, 20% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Riverbend Academy in?

Martin

How many students attend Riverbend Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46 students attended Riverbend Academy.

Is Riverbend Academy a good school?

Riverbend Academy ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Florida alternative schools.

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