Very Good
#381 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 21% in state
Rivermont Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3330 Hixson PIKE, Chattanooga, TN 37415
- Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rivermont Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rivermont 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), 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
$67,027
Median home value
$261,900
Median rent
$1,240/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37415; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| The Bright SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Dupont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 249 | 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.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #24 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rivermont Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rivermont Elementary School
Rivermont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivermont Elementary School
What grades does Rivermont Elementary School serve?
Rivermont Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rivermont Elementary School?
Rivermont Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivermont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivermont Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rivermont Elementary School rank in TN?
Rivermont Elementary School ranks #381 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rivermont Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivermont Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Rivermont Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivermont Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rivermont Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rivermont Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rivermont Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rivermont Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (423) 870-0610
- Area population (ZIP 37415)
- 23,132
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37415; 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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