Riverside Applied Learning Center

Summary:

Riverside Applied Learning Center is an elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (71.63%) and African American (15.81%), the school stands out from its surrounding peers in the Fort Worth Independent School District.

Academically, Riverside Applied Learning Center outperforms the district and state averages in several key STAAR test subjects and grade levels, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 5th grade reading, 58.54% of Riverside students were proficient or better, compared to 40.09% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school also ranks highly for its African American and English Language Learner student groups, often in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools. However, the school's rankings for other student groups, such as Gifted and Talented and Low Socio-Economic Status, are in the bottom 50% of Texas elementary schools.

Despite spending more per student ($12,110 in 2020-2021) than nearby schools, which range from $9,270 to $12,677 per student, Riverside Applied Learning Center's academic performance is still below the state average in several subjects and grade levels. This suggests that additional funding and resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. Interestingly, the school generally outperforms other Fort Worth Independent School District schools, but lags behind the Birdville Independent School District and the IDEA Public Schools charter network, indicating that factors beyond just district affiliation may play a significant role in student achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3600 Fossil Dr
       Fort Worth, TX  76111-5329


(817) 815-5800

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2101st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,110 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.4%
African American:
13.0%
White:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Applied Learning Center ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.4%), African American (13%), White (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Applied Learning Center is 13.8, which is the 21st best among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Applied Learning Center is $12,110, which is the 28th highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Applied Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Applied Learning Center 2101st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Riverside Applied Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) 783rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Applied Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.24 2251st 3465 35.0%
2005 51.88 1937th 3475 44.3%
2006 58.96 1585th 3476 54.4%
2007 52.23 2102nd 3724 43.6%
2008 54.10 1983rd 3768 47.4%
2009 62.72 1566th 3884 59.7%
2010 77.66 612th 3937 84.5%
2011 71.46 1085th 4095 73.5%
2012 70.47 1113th 4206 73.5%
2013 63.77 1514th 4221 64.1%
2014 62.70 1609th 4260 62.2%
2015 59.58 1813th 4320 58.0%
2016 63.62 1587th 4286 63.0%
2017 48.35 2070th 4329 52.2%
2018 46.02 2190th 4359 49.8%
2019 42.09 2568th 4479 42.7%
2021 37.56 2706th 4578 40.9%
2022 40.97 2678th 4581 41.5%
2023 51.92 2067th 4647 55.5%
2024 50.92 2101st 4675 55.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.12 2800th 3226 13.2%
2019 46.36 1764th 3333 47.1%
2021 64.10 829th 3446 75.9%
2022 53.05 1469th 3487 57.9%
2023 68.20 787th 3556 77.9%
2024 61.40 1093rd 3638 70.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.78 1744th 3684 52.7%
2021 31.17 2715th 3799 28.5%
2022 50.45 1534th 3952 61.2%
2023 44.11 2014th 4086 50.7%
2024 29.29 3310th 4261 22.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.15 1558th 4264 63.5%
2019 60.99 1311th 4309 69.6%
2021 53.34 1803rd 4451 59.5%
2022 52.86 1960th 4477 56.2%
2023 46.83 2396th 4521 47.0%
2024 48.16 2308th 4560 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.73 2954th 4306 31.4%
2019 40.33 2652nd 4348 39.0%
2021 38.02 2686th 4499 40.3%
2022 42.24 2634th 4561 42.2%
2023 57.57 1714th 4588 62.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.13 2557th 3106 17.7%
2019 26.07 2790th 3184 12.4%
2021 28.16 2384th 3006 20.7%
2022 44.50 2058th 2958 30.4%
2023 47.04 2047th 2980 31.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.17 876th 4240 79.3%
2019 42.37 2509th 4295 41.6%
2021 51.89 1705th 4331 60.6%
2022 61.85 1302nd 4461 70.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.05 1685th 4319 61.0%
2019 44.44 2365th 4357 45.7%
2021 38.45 2643rd 4498 41.2%
2022 40.97 2682nd 4563 41.2%
2023 44.35 2495th 4585 45.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.37 232nd 2515 90.8%
2023 72.01 444th 2443 81.8%
2024 59.65 790th 2421 67.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.40 2028th 4168 51.3%
2019 41.95 2502nd 4188 40.3%
2021 35.14 2912th 4329 32.7%
2022 37.88 2888th 4376 34.0%
2023 46.28 2320th 4401 47.3%
2024 53.07 1904th 4431 57.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Riverside Applied Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.31 1293rd 3078 58.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Riverside Applied Learning Center Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Riverside Applied Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 56 61 3 32 n/a n/a n/a 0 152
1989 33 35 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1990 28 27 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1991 35 25 10 41 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1992 34 20 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1993 28 53 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 98
1994 61 17 12 33 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 37 15 22 45 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1996 37 15 22 45 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1997 153 93 9 98 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 155 71 16 99 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 165 60 17 100 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 139 71 18 112 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 136 94 19 158 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 82 52 16 152 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 82 52 16 152 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 50 32 13 187 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2005 37 35 13 179 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 34 23 19 182 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 34 23 23 224 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 29 26 22 218 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 34 22 25 214 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 32 25 20 209 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 28 27 14 222 0 1 2 0 294
2012 33 25 11 226 0 1 2 0 298
2013 35 23 10 229 0 1 2 0 300
2014 36 30 13 239 0 0 0 0 318
2015 27 31 14 248 0 0 2 0 322
2016 28 26 10 242 0 0 5 0 311
2017 29 22 6 222 0 0 5 0 284
2018 21 15 6 188 0 0 6 0 236
2019 21 16 5 186 0 0 4 0 232
2020 28 21 3 182 0 1 6 0 241
2021 27 18 3 171 0 2 3 0 224
2022 21 23 4 177 1 3 1 0 230
2023 21 34 2 154 0 3 1 0 215
2024 19 28 3 160 0 3 2 0 215

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 Applied Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 16.0 9.5 n/a
1989 94 n/a n/a n/a
1990 75 11.0 6.8 n/a
1991 111 11.0 10.0 n/a
1992 94 8.3 11.3 55.3
1993 98 15.0 6.5 56.1
1994 123 14.4 8.5 57.7
1995 119 17.0 7.0 73.1
1996 119 17.0 7.0 73.1
1997 353 21.0 16.8 33.7
1998 341 20.0 17.1 37
1999 344 20.2 17.0 41
2000 340 20.2 16.8 41.8
2001 407 21.8 18.7 43.2
2002 303 18.7 16.2 54.5
2003 303 18.7 16.2 54.5
2004 283 16.1 17.6 65
2005 264 16.1 16.4 67.4
2006 258 16.1 16.0 64
2007 304 16.8 18.1 68.4
2008 295 18.0 16.4 59
2009 295 17.0 17.4 65.1
2010 286 17.0 16.8 70.3
2011 294 17.2 17.0 76.5
2012 298 17.2 17.2 73.8
2013 300 17.2 17.4 72.7
2014 318 18.2 17.4 70.1
2015 322 18.0 17.8 69.3
2016 311 19.0 16.3 70.1
2017 284 18.1 15.6 70.8
2018 236 15.0 15.6 71.2
2019 232 16.3 14.1 82.3
2020 241 17.1 14.0 78
2021 224 16.0 13.9 78.6
2022 230 17.7 12.9 75.7
2023 215 16.0 13.4 73
2024 215 15.5 13.8 76.7

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 Applied Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 16.0 9.5 n/a
1989 94 n/a n/a n/a
1990 75 11.0 6.8 n/a
1991 111 11.0 10.0 n/a
1992 94 8.3 11.3 55.3
1993 98 15.0 6.5 56.1
1994 123 14.4 8.5 57.7
1995 119 17.0 7.0 73.1
1996 119 17.0 7.0 73.1
1997 353 21.0 16.8 33.7
1998 341 20.0 17.1 37
1999 344 20.2 17.0 41
2000 340 20.2 16.8 41.8
2001 407 21.8 18.7 43.2
2002 303 18.7 16.2 54.5
2003 303 18.7 16.2 54.5
2004 283 16.1 17.6 65
2005 264 16.1 16.4 67.4
2006 258 16.1 16.0 64
2007 304 16.8 18.1 68.4
2008 295 18.0 16.4 59
2009 295 17.0 17.4 65.1
2010 286 17.0 16.8 70.3
2011 294 17.2 17.0 76.5
2012 298 17.2 17.2 73.8
2013 300 17.2 17.4 72.7
2014 318 18.2 17.4 70.1
2015 322 18.0 17.8 69.3
2016 311 19.0 16.3 70.1
2017 284 18.1 15.6 70.8
2018 236 15.0 15.6 71.2
2019 232 16.3 14.1 82.3
2020 241 17.1 14.0 78
2021 224 16.0 13.9 78.6
2022 230 17.7 12.9 75.7
2023 215 16.0 13.4 73
2024 215 15.5 13.8 76.7

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 Applied Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (3.7%) $10,306 (96.3%) $10,702
2020 $409 (4.0%) $9,885 (96.0%) $10,295
2021 $1,484 (12.3%) $10,626 (87.7%) $12,110

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Applied Learning Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2568th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2067th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Riverside Applied Learning Center)3344
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Applied Learning Center)2419
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Riverside Applied Learning Center)3456
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Applied Learning Center)4649
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Riverside Applied Learning Center)4752
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Applied Learning Center)5848
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Riverside Applied Learning Center)4745
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232215
 7.3%
African American1634
 112.5%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic186154
 17.2%
Pacific Islander03
White2121
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%73%
 9.3%


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Students at Riverside Applied Learning Center are 74% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% White, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Riverside Applied Learning Center.

Riverside Applied Learning Center ranks 2101st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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