Below Average
#3110 of 3,778 schools in FL
Riverbend Academy
School · Martin · Tequesta, FL
A Martin school where students score 59 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11301 SE TEQUESTA TER, Tequesta, FL 33469
- Math 11% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs FL 53% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverbend Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Riverbend Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tequesta), 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
$103,489
Median home value
$552,500
Median rent
$1,786/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Education Group LlcPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| The Learning Academy at the Els Center of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Jupiter Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| The Harvey AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 3–12 | 3.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Martin
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #20 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverbend Academy is listed in MARTIN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverbend Academy
Riverbend Academy is a public school in Tequesta, FL, part of Martin, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,110 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverbend Academy
What grades does Riverbend Academy serve?
Riverbend Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Riverbend Academy?
Riverbend Academy has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Academy is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverbend Academy rank in FL?
Riverbend Academy ranks #3,110 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Riverbend Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverbend Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Riverbend Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverbend Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Riverbend Academy a charter school?
No, Riverbend Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverbend Academy a Title I school?
No, Riverbend Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.3%
- Phone
- (772) 219-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33469)
- 14,567
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 57.1
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33469; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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