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#1386 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 49% in state

Riverside EL Sch East

Elementary School · Riverside Sd · Moosic, PA

A Riverside Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Kreig & School Streets, Moosic, PA 18507

  • Math 43% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$17,167
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Riverside EL Sch East score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

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 Riverside EL Sch East 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moosic), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$73,958

Median home value

$242,200

Median rent

$1,284/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18507; 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; district fallback available

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Old Forge EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.2K–62.0 mi510Compare →
Mcnichols PlazaEnrollment path unverified3.1K–42.7 mi347Compare →

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 Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside EL Sch East is listed in Riverside SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverside EL Sch East

Riverside EL Sch East is a public elementary school in Moosic, PA, part of Riverside Sd, serving approximately 446 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,386 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverside EL Sch East

What grades does Riverside EL Sch East serve?

Riverside EL Sch East serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Riverside EL Sch East?

Riverside EL Sch East has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside EL Sch East?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside EL Sch East is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverside EL Sch East rank in PA?

Riverside EL Sch East ranks #1,386 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Riverside EL Sch East's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside EL Sch East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 EL Sch East?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside EL Sch East has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Riverside EL Sch East a charter school?

No, Riverside EL Sch East is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverside EL Sch East a Title I school?

No, Riverside EL Sch East is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside EL Sch East?

99.1% of students at Riverside EL Sch East 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lackawanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 18507)
5,403
Area median age
37.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18507; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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