Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
315 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Riverview Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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