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#2288 of 3,192 schools in MI
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary School · Waterford School District · Waterford, MI
A Waterford School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5280 FARM RD, Waterford, MI 48327
- Math 28% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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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
$75,512
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48327; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knudsen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Cooley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Beaumont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Waterford Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 217 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waterford School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $18,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Elementary School is listed in Waterford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waterford, MI, part of Waterford School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,288 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Elementary School
What grades does Riverside Elementary School serve?
Riverside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Elementary School rank in MI?
Riverside Elementary School ranks #2,288 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Riverside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Riverside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Riverside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Riverside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Riverside 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
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (248) 674-0805
- Area population (ZIP 48327)
- 20,843
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 48327; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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