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6.5 avg / 10

Riverside Sd 96 School District

School District · Riverside, Illinois

Students: 1,743
Teachers (FTE): 134

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,929

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#245 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,929

+$3,239 vs Illinois median

District size

1,743 students

Larger than Illinois median

About Riverside Sd 96

Riverside Sd 96 is a Riverside, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,743 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $19,929 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Riverside Sd 96 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Riverside Sd 96 students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Riverside Sd 96, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 54.9%
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ELA Proficiency 62.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Riverside Sd 96 with test data.

District Details

City
Riverside
Total Enrollment
1,743
Teachers (FTE)
134
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverside Sd 96?

Riverside Sd 96 has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Riverside Sd 96?

The average composite rating for Riverside Sd 96 is 6.5/10. 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 Sd 96?

Riverside Sd 96 spends $19,929 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverside Sd 96?

The average student-teacher ratio in Riverside Sd 96 is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Riverside Sd 96?

Central Elem School is the highest-rated school in Riverside Sd 96 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Riverside Sd 96?

Across schools in Riverside Sd 96 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Riverside Sd 96 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Riverside Sd 96 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
54.9%
ELA Proficiency
62.7%

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, Illinois 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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