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Riverside Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,256 students in Riverside Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Riverside Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
4,256 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Riverside Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
433 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
142 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
3,433 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
81%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
254
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
349
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
296
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
313
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
307
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
315
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
371
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
359
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
370
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,519 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,998
$17,216
Spending / Student
$12,519
$17,164
Best Riverside Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12428 Concord Hambden Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Melridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6689 Melridge Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Buckeye Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Grades: 8-12
| 1,699 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Preschool
Magnet School
56 Hale Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8750
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8750
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside Local School District?
Riverside Local School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,256 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Local School District?
Riverside Local School District is ranked #260 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Local School District?
81% of Riverside Local School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Local School District?
Riverside Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Riverside Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,519 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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