Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students (12-13)
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)1%
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
1%
Black
(12-13)5%
5%
White
(12-13)91%
91%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
335 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Mingo County Schools School District.
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