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#1913 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Riverview School
Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243) · EL Mirage, AZ
A Dysart Unified District (4243) elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12701 N MAIN ST, EL Mirage, AZ 85335
- Math 19% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Riverview School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,653/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Mirage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,764
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,682/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover UCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Queen of All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| EL Mirage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| The Alexandria AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dysart Unified District (4243)
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #24 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview School is listed in Dysart Unified District (4243); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview School
Riverview School is a public elementary school in EL Mirage, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 868 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,913 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview School
What grades does Riverview School serve?
Riverview School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riverview School?
Riverview School has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview School rank in AZ?
Riverview School ranks #1,913 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Riverview School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverview School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Riverview School a charter school?
No, Riverview School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverview School a Title I school?
No, Riverview School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 868
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (623) 523-8950
- Area population (ZIP 85335)
- 35,823
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85335; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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