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#2592 of 2,846 schools in PA
Riverside EL Sch West
Elementary School · Riverside Sd · Taylor, PA
A Riverside Sd elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
308 Davis St, Taylor, PA 18517
- Math 47% proficient (2015)
- Reading 57% proficient (2015)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside EL Sch West score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2012, to 52% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverside EL Sch West 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,996
Median home value
$176,000
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Old Forge EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy #7Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Frances Willard #32Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 352 | 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 Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 West is listed in Riverside SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside EL Sch West
Riverside EL Sch West is a public elementary school in Taylor, PA, part of Riverside Sd, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,592 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside EL Sch West
What grades does Riverside EL Sch West serve?
Riverside EL Sch West serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Riverside EL Sch West?
Riverside EL Sch West has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside EL Sch West?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside EL Sch West is 13.4:1. 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 West rank in PA?
Riverside EL Sch West ranks #2,592 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Riverside EL Sch West's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside EL Sch West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside EL Sch West has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Riverside EL Sch West a charter school?
No, Riverside EL Sch West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside EL Sch West a Title I school?
No, Riverside EL Sch West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside EL Sch West?
99.7% of students at Riverside EL Sch West 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (570) 562-2121
- Area population (ZIP 18517)
- 5,192
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 18517; 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, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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