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6.6 avg / 10

Riverside School District

School District · Lake City, Arkansas

Students: 735
Teachers (FTE): 67

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,289

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#89 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,289

$1,117 vs Arkansas median

District size

735 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

About Riverside School District

Riverside School District is a Lake City, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 735 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $11,289 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Riverside School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Riverside West Elem. School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Riverside School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Riverside School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Riverside School District with test data.

Schools in Riverside School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Lake City
Total Enrollment
735
Teachers (FTE)
67
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverside School District?

Riverside School District has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Riverside School District?

The average composite rating for Riverside School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Riverside School District?

Riverside School District spends $11,289 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverside School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Riverside School District is 11:1.

What is the top-rated school in Riverside School District?

Riverside West Elem. School is the highest-rated school in Riverside School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Riverside School District?

Across schools in Riverside School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Riverside School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Riverside School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
42.1%
ELA Proficiency
47.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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