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6.9avg / 10

Riverview School District

School District · Searcy, Arkansas

Students: 1,098
Teachers (FTE): 119

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,098

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.2:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#84 of 245

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,484

+$78 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,098 students

Typical than Arkansas median

The short answer

Riverview School District ranks #84 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Riverview School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kensett Elementary School (7.6/10), Riverview Junior High School (7.4/10), and Judsonia Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Riverview School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Kensett Elementary School7.6 / 10
2Riverview Junior High School7.4 / 10
3Judsonia Elementary School7.2 / 10
4Riverview High School5.3 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Riverview School District

Riverview School District is a Searcy, Arkansas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,098 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. District-level spending was $12,484 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Riverview School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kensett Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Riverview School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency37.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency41.5%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in Riverview School District

4 schools

District Details

City
Searcy
Total Enrollment
1,098
Teachers (FTE)
119
District spending per student
$12,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverview School District?

Riverview School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Riverview School District?

The average composite rating for Riverview School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Riverview School District?

Riverview School District's district-level spending was $12,484 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Riverview School District is 9.2:1.

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

Kensett Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Riverview School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Riverview School District?

Across schools in Riverview School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Riverview School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
37.3%
ELA Proficiency
41.5%

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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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