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6.1 avg / 10

Riverside Local School District

School District · Painesville, Ohio

Students: 4,180
Teachers (FTE): 199
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,555

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#419 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,555

$2,102 vs Ohio median

District size

4,180 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Riverside Local

Riverside Local is a Painesville, Ohio school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. The district invests $12,555 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Riverside Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, Riverside Local students show an average math proficiency of 70.9% and ELA proficiency of 71.9%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 70.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 71.9%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Riverside Local with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Painesville
Total Enrollment
4,180
Teachers (FTE)
199
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverside Local?

Riverside Local has 7 schools in total — 4 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 Riverside Local?

The average composite rating for Riverside Local is 6.1/10. 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 Local?

Riverside Local spends $12,555 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverside Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Riverside Local is 21:1.

What is the top-rated school in Riverside Local?

Melridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Riverside Local with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Riverside Local?

Across schools in Riverside Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Riverside Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Riverside Local has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
70.9%
ELA Proficiency
71.9%

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, Ohio 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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