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#1870 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Riverside Elementary School

Elementary School · Riverside Township School District · Riverside, NJ

A Riverside Township School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

112 E WASHINGTON STREET, Riverside, NJ 08075

  • Math 23% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 26% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$22,636
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Riverside Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 24% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverside 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,576

Median home value

$288,200

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delran Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.23–51.3 mi580Compare →
M. Joan Pearson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.3 mi231Compare →
Millbridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–21.9 mi662Compare →
Montessori Academy - DelranPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–92.2 mi50Compare →

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.

Riverside Township School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$22,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside Elementary School is listed in Riverside Township 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 Riverside, NJ, part of Riverside Township School District, serving approximately 770 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,870 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 770 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 14:1. 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 NJ?

Riverside Elementary School ranks #1,870 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Riverside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

56.2% 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
770
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 08075)
30,550
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
40
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 08075; 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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