Best Public Schools in Cedar Rapids, NE


Summary:

The city of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska is home to two schools that are part of the Riverside Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Riverside Elementary has average test scores compared to the state, with 43% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. In contrast, Riverside High School stands out with significantly higher test scores than the state averages, with 66.67% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 13.33% in Mathematics, and 40% in Science. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, around 8-9 students per teacher, and high per-student spending of over $29,000.

While Riverside Elementary has a more diverse student population with 10.67% Hispanic students, Riverside High School's student body is 93.06% white. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with around 43-44% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the data suggests that Riverside High School is providing a strong academic program, while Riverside Elementary has room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts. The Riverside Public Schools district appears to be well-funded and focused on delivering quality education to the community.








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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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