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Riverside Academy

Charter | K-8 | 500 students

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Posted April 18, 2011

I have child attending there who came home from school with a black eye. Instead of the parents getting called in the girl who attacked her was not punished. So now she is continuing to get bullied by more then one girl and nothing is being done about it. The principals should not be there cause they just don't care. Quite frankly they shouldn't be allowed to be a prinipal at any school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2010

The school is slowly falling apart. My children will not be attending this school anymore. I don't blame the teachers.....I believe their leadership/principal should not be there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2005

Riverside Academy has an excellent approach to expected school behavior. Just as important as learning, they focus on expected behavior. Using the CHAMPs program, each classroom reviews expectations before beginning a new lesson, going to gym or lunch, walking in the hallway, etc. It keeps the kids in line and classroom management seems tight, especially K-4. The curriculum is intense and focuses on state standards and the proficiency testing all year long. The teachers are dedicated to giving any extra help to the students that they can. I do feel the school should implement a music program and have more extracurricular activities, but what they do provide for the children is excellent. Dr. Conners has done an amazing job with the building, programs and staff in the three years he's been principal. The students adore him too. I am very proud to be a part of this community.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 22, 2003

For our family, Riverside has so far been excellent. We have a 2nd grader. Focus is where it should be, on learning. However, I do wish there was a music department. But they do provide the students with excellent computer and art classes.
—Submitted by a parent


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

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
Female73%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-disabled63%

Reading

All Students48%
Female55%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-disabled54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female70%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled91%

Reading

All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students37%
Female47%
Male23%
Black, non-Hispanic9%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled42%

Reading

All Students41%
Female41%
Male42%
Black, non-Hispanic27%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled46%

Science

All Students37%
Female35%
Male39%
Black, non-Hispanic9%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled42%

Reading

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students53%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled60%

Reading

All Students53%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Science

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic40%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5BelowMet
Grade 6AboveMet
Grade 7AboveMet
Grade 8AboveAbove

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
75 (2011)
 
66 (2010)
 
78 (2009)
 
76 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 76%
Black 44% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 91%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 14%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 93%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 25N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 18%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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3280 River Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45204
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Phone: (513) 921-7777

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