Serving 59 students in grades 7-12, Riverview School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
22%
12%
White
40%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Unified School District #2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% CT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend Riverview School?
59 students attend Riverview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Riverview School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Riverview School offer ?
Riverview School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Riverview School part of?
Riverview School is part of Unified School District #2.
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