Rivera Elementary School

701 Newton St
Denton, TX 76205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rivera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rivera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Rivera Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Rivera Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivera Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5769 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rivera Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rivera Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Rivera Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivera Elementary School's ranking?
Rivera Elementary School is ranked #5769 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rivera Elementary School often compared to?
Rivera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Borman Elementary School, Ginnings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rivera Elementary School?
642 students attend Rivera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivera Elementary School?
Rivera Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rivera Elementary School offer ?
Rivera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rivera Elementary School part of?
Rivera Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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