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5.6 avg / 10

Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District

School District · Phoenix, Arizona

Students: 813
Teachers (FTE): 42

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,539

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#150 of 201

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,539

+$1,363 vs Arizona median

District size

813 students

Smaller than Arizona median

About Riverside Elementary District (4257)

Riverside Elementary District (4257) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 813 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $12,539 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Riverside Elementary District (4257) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kings Ridge School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

In standardized testing, Riverside Elementary District (4257) students show an average math proficiency of 24.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.4%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Riverside Elementary District (4257), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.9%
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ELA Proficiency 33.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Riverside Elementary District (4257) with test data.

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Phoenix
Total Enrollment
813
Teachers (FTE)
42
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverside Elementary District (4257)?

Riverside Elementary District (4257) has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Riverside Elementary District (4257)?

The average composite rating for Riverside Elementary District (4257) is 5.6/10. 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 Elementary District (4257)?

Riverside Elementary District (4257) spends $12,539 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverside Elementary District (4257)?

The average student-teacher ratio in Riverside Elementary District (4257) is 19.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Riverside Elementary District (4257)?

Kings Ridge School is the highest-rated school in Riverside Elementary District (4257) with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What are the test scores in Riverside Elementary District (4257)?

Across schools in Riverside Elementary District (4257) with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Riverside Elementary District (4257) compare to other districts in Arizona?

Riverside Elementary District (4257) has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona 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
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
24.9%
ELA Proficiency
33.4%

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.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona 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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