Riverview School

100 Smelter Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverview School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Riverview School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverview School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#252 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverview School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverview School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverview School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverview School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverview School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverview School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverview School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverview School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverview School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverview School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana 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 Riverview School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverview School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverview School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana 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 Riverview School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview School's ranking?
Riverview School is ranked #252 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Riverview School often compared to?
Riverview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacajawea School, Meadow Lark School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Riverview School?
427 students attend Riverview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Riverview School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview School?
Riverview School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverview School offer ?
Riverview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Riverview School part of?
Riverview School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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