Riverside Elementary School

5280 Farm Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1973 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan 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 Riverside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Riverside Elementary School is ranked #1973 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
317 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.

School Reviews

5   6/25/2020
Teachers, staff, and PTO go above and beyond. Have had a great experience.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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