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Riverbend Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 351 students

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Posted December 31, 2006

my child has attended riverbend for four years. Some teachers are excellent , others are very weak. Riverbend's goal is to get students to pass state standards and beyond that they care little. The schools is aqeduate but not much beyond that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2004

My son attended Riverbend for 3rd grade and part of 4th grade. Unfortunately, we moved out of the school district and that is why he had to leave. Riverbend is the first school my son attended when we moved here to Hall County and I can't say enough good things about how wonderful they were in making him feel comfortable and adjusted here. When he first started there, we knew he had learning problems as he was in Special Education before he attended here. But the accomplishments he made in the short time he was there were amazing! The teachers there are remarkable and really get to know their students. He misses Riverbend dearly and honestly, so do I. But we will never forget how they touched our lives.
—Submitted by Jackie, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 57% 46%
Hispanic 41% 10%
Black 2% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 26%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 58%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 7%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1742 Cleveland Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (770) 534-4141

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