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Riverside Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 336 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 13, 2012

Both my children attend this school. The teachers are great! They work well with both my children. The school has worked great with my son who has a disorder they have made many accomidations for him to feel comfortable. The only thing is they spend all that time going over the bullying rules and making sure the students understand them but I think the parents are the ones who should be taught righ from wrong. If you attend this school it is wonderful in so many ways just dont pick your kids up in the back talk about high school all over again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2011

This is our first year at Riverside in the Integrated Preschool program. I am not sure about the other grades, but the preschool teachers have gone above and beyond my expectations with my son! He has improved so much on so many levels in the past several months. I agree that with any school parent involvement is key! Whether it be participating in the school fundraisers or speaking up with the Parent's Association. Get involved. If you have little time to get involved because of work, then find out through your school's PA how you can help out. Even if it's sticking some stamps on an envelope. Also, with any school, you need to be proactive in your child's education. If you are not happy, speak up!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2009

My children attend Riverside school and I have had very positive experiences with all of their teachers thus far. I think that the principal is excellent and truly looks to help the children excel. I think a little more parent involvement would go a long way towards improving the school's overall performance. We do not have the affluence of the other schools in the area, but we should not let that stop us from giving our children the best experience we can.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2009

I have two children who attend this school. At one time this school was the best of the best. I feel it can get back there. Your school is what you make of it. Maybe if more parents got involved in their child's educational experience then maybe it can be the best again! I am happy with this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

Taxpayers o Danvers should revolt. Other elementry schools in town are better. This school is one of the worst schools in the state. Teachers have favorites and never give feed back to student. Test and homework do not exist. This school is sad. I had to remove my children and homeschool them to get a good education. I do not know why I pay taxes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2008

My children attented Riverside and had two of the previous principals. I found the school to be greatly lacking in teaching basic math skills and the importance of math in general. They also pushed reading so much that it made my children dislike reading and they had both been good readers and enjoyed reading. Even now that they are older they are starting to enjoy reading for pleasure again, but get frustrated with having to read from a list of books for the 'summer reading' requirement when they have many other books they would like to read in their 'vacation' time. Even the middle and high schools require summer reading! The MCAS scores support my view on math.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 61% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
39%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students78%
Female71%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female67%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students42%
Female58%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female46%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students66%
Female60%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female54%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female60%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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 88% 70%
Hispanic 5% 14%
Asian 2% 5%
Black 2% 8%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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95 Liberty St
Danvers, MA 01923
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Phone: (978) 774-5010

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