Riverside

The Riverside school district in Kansas serves students from elementary through high school, with a mix of strong-performing and struggling schools. The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual high school.

Riverside Intermediate stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the other schools. In contrast, Riverside High School has seen a concerning decline in its performance, dropping in the state rankings and its SchoolDigger rating over the past few years.

The district as a whole serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across the schools. This raises questions about the district's ability to provide equitable resources and support to all students, which may be contributing to the performance gaps observed. While the elementary and middle schools in the district appear to be performing better, addressing the performance and equity concerns at the high school level will likely require a targeted and comprehensive approach.