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#2375 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Riverside High School
High School · Riverside Township School District · Riverside, NJ
A Riverside Township School District high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 E WASHINGTON STREET, Riverside, NJ 08075
- Math 8% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 10% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverside High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Delran High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy - DelranPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 2.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Cinnaminson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 903 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #3 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 High School is listed in Riverside Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside High School
Riverside High School is a public high school in Riverside, NJ, part of Riverside Township School District, serving approximately 471 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,375 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside High School
What grades does Riverside High School serve?
Riverside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside High School rank in NJ?
Riverside High School ranks #2,375 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Riverside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverside High School a charter school?
No, Riverside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside High School a Title I school?
No, Riverside High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside High School?
55.8% of students at Riverside High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (856) 461-1255
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- 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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