Very Good
#151 of 719 schools in ID
Top 21% in state
River Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2900 EAST RIVER VALLEY STREET, Meridian, ID 83646
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Valley Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Valley Elementary School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meridian), 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
$101,040
Median home value
$488,000
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83646; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Chief Joseph School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Boise Valley Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #30 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Valley Elementary School is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley Elementary School
River Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley Elementary School
What grades does River Valley Elementary School serve?
River Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend River Valley Elementary School?
River Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Valley Elementary School rank in ID?
River Valley Elementary School ranks #151 of 719 schools in ID.
What is River Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 River Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, River Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, River Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Valley Elementary School?
44.8% of students at River Valley Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (208) 884-1741
- Area population (ZIP 83646)
- 74,522
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 83646; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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