Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Reading School District in Pennsylvania, with 727 students enrolled. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in academic performance.

Riverside Elementary's proficiency rates on PSSA tests are well below state and district averages, with only 13.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 21.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner students. Compared to nearby schools in the Reading School District, Riverside is one of the lowest-performing, with most of its peers also struggling but still outperforming Riverside.

The reported $0 in spending per student at Riverside Elementary is concerning and may be a contributing factor to the school's poor academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 16.7 students per teacher, is higher than the ratios of many nearby schools. These challenges suggest that Riverside Elementary and the broader Reading School District may need to implement targeted interventions and allocate additional resources to support the needs of Riverside's students and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1400 Centre Avenue
       Reading, PA  19601


(610) 371-5896

District: Reading School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1427th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools


Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Middle School
High:    Reading Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  727

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.0%
White:
7.2%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks worse than 93.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 12th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Reading School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85%), White (7.2%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Reading School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 16.7. 11 elementary schools in the Reading School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary School 1427th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Reading School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Reading School District 558th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.57 1115th 1302 14.4%
2004 18.62 1098th 1308 16.1%
2005 13.90 1148th 1299 11.6%
2006 15.69 1373rd 1545 11.1%
2007 10.45 1430th 1555 8.0%
2008 5.33 1482nd 1551 4.4%
2009 6.60 1475th 1549 4.8%
2010 9.61 1480th 1579 6.3%
2011 6.93 1522nd 1597 4.7%
2012 7.49 1489th 1599 6.9%
2013 5.84 1401st 1519 7.8%
2014 3.58 1384th 1467 5.7%
2016 6.83 1424th 1554 8.4%
2017 4.88 1458th 1547 5.8%
2018 3.73 1468th 1530 4.1%
2019 4.45 1468th 1544 4.9%
2021 5.00 1366th 1433 4.7%
2022 6.39 1432nd 1534 6.6%
2023 4.27 1501st 1534 2.2%
2024 6.47 1427th 1526 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.94 168th 196 14.3%
2024 26.40 166th 200 17.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.15 1361st 1414 3.7%
2024 10.04 1323rd 1432 7.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.29 1422nd 1488 4.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.08 1030th 1043 1.2%
2024 13.48 1016th 1084 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.45 1375th 1495 8.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.68 407th 432 5.8%
2024 17.60 403rd 454 11.2%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.89 1224th 1229 0.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 557 124 12 73 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1989 559 122 12 73 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1990 519 114 7 90 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1991 503 120 9 91 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1992 509 123 8 98 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 498 122 7 122 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 495 150 5 144 1 n/a n/a 0 795
1995 472 178 7 173 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1996 472 178 7 173 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1997 412 190 8 196 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1998 399 233 8 256 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1999 343 205 4 267 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2000 320 218 13 332 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2001 304 253 16 398 0 n/a n/a 0 971
2002 194 165 6 454 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2003 194 165 6 454 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2004 178 149 9 421 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2005 146 147 8 549 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2006 118 146 7 575 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2007 112 152 8 623 0 n/a n/a 0 895
2008 95 139 11 634 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2009 98 147 9 669 0 n/a n/a 0 923
2010 95 118 9 692 0 n/a n/a 0 914
2011 99 123 8 661 0 0 0 0 891
2012 83 93 10 616 1 0 42 0 845
2013 79 82 7 646 0 0 38 0 852
2014 73 84 3 678 0 0 34 0 872
2015 61 77 3 699 1 0 32 0 873
2016 60 67 2 720 1 0 23 0 873
2017 60 63 2 699 1 1 21 0 847
2018 64 74 2 703 1 0 12 0 856
2019 56 76 4 709 1 0 8 0 854
2020 52 53 3 634 0 0 8 0 750
2021 45 56 1 600 0 0 9 0 711
2022 48 45 1 603 0 0 15 0 712
2023 52 43 1 618 0 0 13 0 727

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 Riverside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 36.5 20.9 n/a
1989 766 34.3 22.3 n/a
1990 730 36.0 20.2 0
1991 723 35.0 20.6 n/a
1992 738 36.5 20.2 n/a
1993 749 29.0 25.8 n/a
1994 795 31.0 25.6 n/a
1995 832 36.0 23.1 n/a
1996 832 36.0 23.1 n/a
1997 806 32.0 25.2 n/a
1998 896 34.0 26.4 n/a
1999 819 36.0 22.8 n/a
2000 883 35.0 25.2 57.5
2001 971 38.0 25.6 59.8
2002 819 37.3 22.0 68
2003 819 37.3 22.0 68
2004 757 40.2 18.8 66.2
2005 850 43.3 19.6 65.5
2006 846 42.0 20.1 71.7
2007 895 43.3 20.7 74.1
2008 879 47.7 18.4 75.5
2009 923 48.0 19.2 79.7
2010 914 47.2 19.3 90.4
2011 891 47.2 18.8 90.3
2012 845 48.2 17.5 89.1
2013 852 49.2 17.2 86.6
2014 872 48.7 17.9 92.9
2015 873 48.0 18.1 99.7
2016 873 49.0 17.8 100
2017 847 49.0 17.2 100
2018 856 49.0 17.4 100
2019 854 52.0 16.4 100
2020 750 48.0 15.6 100
2021 711 45.0 15.8 99.6
2022 712 43.2 16.4 99.6
2023 727 43.3 16.7 100

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 Riverside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 36.5 20.9 n/a
1989 766 34.3 22.3 n/a
1990 730 36.0 20.2 0
1991 723 35.0 20.6 n/a
1992 738 36.5 20.2 n/a
1993 749 29.0 25.8 n/a
1994 795 31.0 25.6 n/a
1995 832 36.0 23.1 n/a
1996 832 36.0 23.1 n/a
1997 806 32.0 25.2 n/a
1998 896 34.0 26.4 n/a
1999 819 36.0 22.8 n/a
2000 883 35.0 25.2 57.5
2001 971 38.0 25.6 59.8
2002 819 37.3 22.0 68
2003 819 37.3 22.0 68
2004 757 40.2 18.8 66.2
2005 850 43.3 19.6 65.5
2006 846 42.0 20.1 71.7
2007 895 43.3 20.7 74.1
2008 879 47.7 18.4 75.5
2009 923 48.0 19.2 79.7
2010 914 47.2 19.3 90.4
2011 891 47.2 18.8 90.3
2012 845 48.2 17.5 89.1
2013 852 49.2 17.2 86.6
2014 872 48.7 17.9 92.9
2015 873 48.0 18.1 99.7
2016 873 49.0 17.8 100
2017 847 49.0 17.2 100
2018 856 49.0 17.4 100
2019 854 52.0 16.4 100
2020 750 48.0 15.6 100
2021 711 45.0 15.8 99.6
2022 712 43.2 16.4 99.6
2023 727 43.3 16.7 100

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 Riverside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,955 (18.0%) $8,907 (82.0%) $10,863
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Elementary School

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 1468th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1501st of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)17.95.6
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)24.313
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)5.212.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary School)36.535.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)21.811.7
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Riverside Elementary School)11.98.9
 3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Riverside Elementary School)36.535.9
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)23.712.4
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students854727
 14.9%
African American7643
 43.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic709618
 12.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5652
 7.1%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 727 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 85% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Reading Senior High School

Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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

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