Very Good
#362 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 31% in state
River Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Spartanburg 05 · Moore, SC
A Spartanburg 05 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
5960 Reidville Road, Moore, SC 29369
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Ridge Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Ridge Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,222/100K
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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
$82,002
Median home value
$233,700
Median rent
$1,429/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29369; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reidville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 2.7 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Anderson Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Duncan Elementary School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Wellford Academy of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spartanburg 05
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Ridge Elementary is listed in Spartanburg 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Ridge Elementary
River Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Moore, SC, part of Spartanburg 05, serving approximately 812 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Ridge Elementary
What grades does River Ridge Elementary serve?
River Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary?
River Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 812 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Ridge Elementary rank in SC?
River Ridge Elementary ranks #362 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is River Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
River Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 River Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, River Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, River Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge Elementary?
64.3% of students at River Ridge Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 812
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (864) 949-7620
- Area population (ZIP 29369)
- 15,782
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 29369; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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