Excellent
#62 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Riverview Academy of Math and Science
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Riverview, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9906 SYMMES RD, Riverview, FL 33578
- Math 72% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Academy of Math and Science score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverview Academy of Math and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,223
Median home value
$298,000
Median rent
$1,766/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Academy of Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Kids Community College Riverview South (k-12)Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Sessums Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | Not available | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #4 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Academy of Math and Science is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Academy of Math and Science
Riverview Academy of Math and Science is a public elementary school in Riverview, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 1,121 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Academy of Math and Science
What grades does Riverview Academy of Math and Science serve?
Riverview Academy of Math and Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Riverview Academy of Math and Science?
Riverview Academy of Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 1,121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Academy of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Academy of Math and Science is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Academy of Math and Science rank in FL?
Riverview Academy of Math and Science ranks #62 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Riverview Academy of Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Academy of Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Academy of Math and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Academy of Math and Science has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Riverview Academy of Math and Science a charter school?
Yes, Riverview Academy of Math and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Riverview Academy of Math and Science a Title I school?
No, Riverview Academy of Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Academy of Math and Science?
43.6% of students at Riverview Academy of Math and Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (813) 412-6111
- Area population (ZIP 33578)
- 58,474
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 33578; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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