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Riverside Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 891 students

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2 stars

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Posted December 16, 2012

My son just started here, i would give it 3 stars so far. I'm happy because the school is more organized with the homework and he gets homework on friday, which i don't mind and the work is harder. i must say i will see how it goes and if it doesn't work out i will be thinking of charter school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2011

the worst school in the district there is no adequate supervision by the teachers before or after school the kids run around like crazy i was so relieved when took my girls out of that school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2011

It is said to say but this is the worst school my daughter has ever been to. We relocated back to Reading, and I was hoping that the stereo types about Reading school district were not true, but they are. It is unfortunate for our inner city youth. I plan to relocate out of the city just so my child has a better education. Her teacher was horrible as well, if you do not like your job quite!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2010

I was completly horrified with the lack of care, safety, education, concern, and resposabilty from this school. My children lasted there less than 3 months. We had enough. I don't say I do not recommend anyone to go there because not all the teachers are neglectful in that school. But I will NEVER let my children go back there, I rather work two extra jobs and put them through private school, before they end up back in that school.
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Posted June 28, 2007

recently my son attended riverside elementary school,let me say wow!I never would have imagined that after 1 year (of a.m. kindergarten) that my son would be doing addition,subtraction,fractions,and reading almost fluently.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
13%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female63%
Male68%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
English language learners42%

Reading

All Students45%
Female51%
Male40%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
English language learners13%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female66%
Male58%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
English language learners52%

Reading

All Students38%
Female45%
Male31%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
English language learners4%

Science

All Students50%
Female59%
Male40%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
English language learners14%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female50%
Male38%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
English language learners21%

Reading

All Students27%
Female29%
Male24%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
English language learners0%

Writing

All Students22%
Female27%
Male17%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 72% 7%
Black 16% 16%
White 11% 73%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1400 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
Phone: (610) 371-5896

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