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#896 of 1,363 schools in MD
Riverside Elementary
Elementary School · Harford County Public Schools · Joppa, MD
A Harford County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
211 Stillmeadow Dr, Joppa, MD 21085
- Math 18% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated732/100K
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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
$107,975
Median home value
$327,300
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21085; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| One School Global-chesapeake CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Joppatowne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Oliver Beach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 149 | 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.
Harford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #45 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Elementary is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Elementary
Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school in Joppa, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Elementary
What grades does Riverside Elementary serve?
Riverside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Elementary rank in MD?
Riverside Elementary ranks #896 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Riverside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Riverside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverside Elementary a charter school?
No, Riverside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Riverside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Elementary?
70.3% of students at Riverside Elementary 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (410) 612-1560
- Area population (ZIP 21085)
- 16,511
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21085; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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