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#550 of 691 schools in NV

Riverview Elementary School

Elementary School · Lyon · Dayton, NV

A Lyon elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Ferretto Parkway, Dayton, NV 89403

  • Math 27% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$11,944
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Riverview Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated892/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$87,226

Median home value

$391,500

Median rent

$1,275/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sutro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–64.5 mi416Compare →
Dayton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–6Not available454Compare →
East Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–4Not available503Compare →
Fernley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–4Not available421Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lyon

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$11,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverview Elementary School is listed in Lyon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverview Elementary School

Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, NV, part of Lyon, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #550 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverview Elementary School

What grades does Riverview Elementary School serve?

Riverview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?

Riverview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 18.9:1. 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 NV?

Riverview Elementary School ranks #550 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Riverview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

100.0% 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
435
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 89403)
17,391
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
46.8
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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 89403; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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