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Riverbend Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 431 students

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Posted September 23, 2009

My children attended riverbend for 3 months last school year. We had temporarly relocated to the area from southern California. I was very impressed with the teachers and the staff. They really care about their students and want them to be succesful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2008

My children love their teachers and the principal here. They are very quick to handle problems and really care about the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2007

I live in the Riverbend Elementary school area.My children attend Riverbend Elementary.It is a great school,the teachers are wonderful.Overall it is a good school for your child or children to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 69% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
51%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
62%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

450 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana 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
Black 84% 46%
White 13% 49%
Hispanic 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 95%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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700 Austin Avenue
West Monroe, LA 71292
Phone: (318) 361-0155

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