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6.4 avg / 10

Riverton School District

School District · Riverton, Kansas

Students: 696
Teachers (FTE): 51

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,972

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#146 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,972

$282 vs Kansas median

District size

696 students

Larger than Kansas median

About Riverton

Riverton is a Riverton, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 696 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $14,972 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Riverton demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, Riverton students show an average math proficiency of 20.3% and ELA proficiency of 29.2%.

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

District Map

Schools in Riverton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 20.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.2%
School
State
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Average proficiency across all schools in Riverton with test data.

Schools in Riverton

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Riverton Elem
7.2
Middle Schools 1
Riverton Middle
6.5
High Schools 1
Riverton High
5.4

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Riverton
Total Enrollment
696
Teachers (FTE)
51
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverton?

Riverton has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Riverton?

The average composite rating for Riverton is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Riverton?

Riverton spends $14,972 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverton?

The average student-teacher ratio in Riverton is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Riverton?

Riverton Elem is the highest-rated school in Riverton with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Riverton?

Across schools in Riverton with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Riverton compare to other districts in Kansas?

Riverton has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
20.3%
ELA Proficiency
29.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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