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Riverview Elementary School

Elementary School · County of Winnebago Sd 320 · South Beloit, IL

A County of Winnebago Sd 320 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

306 Miller St, South Beloit, IL 61080

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$16,330
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Riverview Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverview 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,182/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Beloit), 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

$78,533

Median home value

$172,300

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gaston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.8 mi347Compare →
Hackett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–50.8 mi411Compare →
Beloit Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–122.0 mi50Compare →
Converse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–52.0 mi437Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

County of Winnebago Sd 320

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$16,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverview Elementary School is listed in County of Winnebago SD 320; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverview Elementary School

Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Beloit, IL, part of County of Winnebago Sd 320, serving approximately 208 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,564 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverview Elementary School

What grades does Riverview Elementary School serve?

Riverview Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?

Riverview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverview Elementary School rank in IL?

Riverview Elementary School ranks #3,564 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Riverview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Riverview Elementary School a charter school?

No, Riverview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Riverview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Elementary School?

65.4% of students at Riverview 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
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 61080)
11,062
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
39.3
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 · 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 61080; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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