For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 822 students in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
822 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
28 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
586 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
47%
# Black Students
137 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
17%
6%
# White Students
49 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
6%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
70
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,094 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,544 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 114% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,094
$11,257
Spending / Student
$34,544
$11,161
Best Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit)
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District manages 4 public schools serving 822 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District is ranked #415 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
71% of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,544 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 114% over four school years.
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