Riverside Sd School District
School District · Taylor, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,167
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,167
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Riverside Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Riverside Sd 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.
Riverside EL Sch East
Moosic · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverside Jshs
Taylor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverside EL Sch West
Taylor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#401 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,167
$973 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,497 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Riverside Sd ranks #401 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Riverside Sd's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverside EL Sch East (6.5/10), Riverside Jshs (5.8/10), and Riverside EL Sch West (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Riverside Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside EL Sch East | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverside Jshs | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Riverside EL Sch West | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Riverside Sd
Riverside Sd is a Taylor, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,497 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $17,167 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Riverside Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverside EL Sch East, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Riverside Sd students show an average math proficiency of 49.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Riverside Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Riverside Sd with test data.
Schools in Riverside Sd
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Taylor
- Total Enrollment
- 1,497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Riverside Sd?
Riverside Sd has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Riverside Sd?
The average composite rating for Riverside Sd is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Riverside Sd?
Riverside Sd spends $17,167 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverside Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Riverside Sd is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Riverside Sd?
Riverside EL Sch East is the highest-rated school in Riverside Sd with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Riverside Sd?
Across schools in Riverside Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Riverside Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Riverside Sd has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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