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Riverside School

Public | PK-8 | 524 students

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Posted January 26, 2012

Great school. Positive environment. Most teachers are fantastic! A lot of family involvement. Better than the surrounding parochial schools. Service oriented. Strong parent organization. The star of CMSD.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2011

Riverside is the best school ever i am a student and without riversiede i would be stuck in a urban dangerous school we are not bullied or made fun of at all and thats why i love it here


Posted May 15, 2010

After moving from Brunswick 10 years ago, we feared putting our 1st child in Cleveland Public Schools. After doing several on site visits to many of the Public Schools, we found Riverside Elementary to be the BEST! My husband and I then decided that we would also check out a few of the Private Schools. Upon doing visits to some of the private schools, we compared them to Riverside and to be very honest, we were shocked to find that Riverside had a better curriculum, a better atmosphere, and teachers that were just very kind & welcoming. Needless to say, our son is getting ready to graduate from the 8th grade. We have since put our 2 other children into Riverside as well. This school is simply amazing!!! You will not be disappointed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

The school is decent at best. There are a few kids that don't go to that school in the building at the end of the day. Security is so lax it's alarming. The school is slowing becoming a regular Cleveland Public School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

I loved riverside i went there and my mom trusted them to keep me there k-8 now im a senior in high school and i still think about Riverside! It is a really great school to attend.


Posted June 2, 2009

My husband and I actually moved to Westpark with the idea that our daughter was to go to St. Marks. But After touring both schools, Riverside seemed like the best choice, and we were right! It has been the greatest experience for us and our daughter. I recomend this school to any parents I talk to. Thanks Riverside for making this school year so memorable:) PS. Thanks also to all the staff, you are grade A!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2009

my child has been teased and has witnessed to much cussing and much more if i could i would take her out imediatley
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

I really like the education at Riverside! The principal, teachers, and staff seem wonderful. I only have one concern and that is the parking. It is to difficult to pick up the children. There is no parking! There isn't enough space to leave your car on the street snd wait. I keep getting stuck on side streets. Something has to be done.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2008

i luv my school we have lots of fun things there and great education , the school goal is excellant with distinction and i intend on being one of the students to help us reach that goal ~riverside 8th grader~
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 29, 2008

This is an outstanding school with a new building, great staff, excellent accomadations for all students. There is a lot of parent involvement and community support. Both of my childern are thriving here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

i would no be the student i am today without the education i recieved at riverside
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 28, 2005

Despite the poor state of the Cleveland Public School District, Riverside school is excellent: Great staff; beautiful new bldg opened this year; many extra curricular activities. I was more impressed with Riverside than compared to a local 'suburban' school that my child has attended in the past.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2005

Awesome so high tech students actually get to learn how to use the computer and they have sanitary bathrooms and good food unlike Benjamin Franklin.
—Submitted by Robbie Kvasne, a student


Posted August 14, 2005

Riverside is a family. I love this school. The parents and teachers and the principal make a great team for the students. The major work program is excellent.
—Submitted by Patti Scamaldo, 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.

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.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
87%
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

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
84%
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

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
82%
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

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
94%
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

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
94%
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

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
58%
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 Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted94%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted94%
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 Students87%
Female81%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 Students64%
Female59%
Male70%
Black, non-Hispanic46%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted93%

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanic85%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students71%
Female72%
Male68%
Black, non-Hispanic62%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male73%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled33%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students82%
Female84%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled33%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 Students84%
Female73%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students80%
Female69%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 Students82%
Female91%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanic71%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled30%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanic77%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled80%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students56%
Female62%
Male53%
Black, non-Hispanic41%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled20%
Non-disabled64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted83%
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 "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4BelowBelow
Grade 5MetMet
Grade 6BelowMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetAbove

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

 
98 (2011)
 
96 (2010)
 
98 (2009)
 
98 (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 69% 76%
Black 18% 16%
Hispanic 11% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 60%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/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 62%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 99%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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14601 Montrose Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
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Phone: (216) 476-6800

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