Riverside Local School District
School District · Painesville, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,555
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,555
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Evaluating Riverside Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Riverside Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Parkside Elementary School
Concord Twp · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Melridge Elementary School
Painesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buckeye Elementary School
Painesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#348 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,555
$2,102 vs Ohio median
District size
4,180 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Riverside Local ranks #348 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Riverside Local's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Parkside Elementary School (8.7/10), Melridge Elementary School (8.1/10), and Buckeye Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Riverside Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkside Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Melridge Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Buckeye Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Riverview Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Henry F Lamuth Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Riverside Jr/sr High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.7/10, Riverside Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Parkside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Riverside Local students show an average math proficiency of 77.9% and ELA proficiency of 77.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Riverside Local with test data.
Schools in Riverside Local
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
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 6.7/10. 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?
Parkside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Riverside Local with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Riverside Local?
Across schools in Riverside Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.4%. 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 6.7/10 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 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.4%
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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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