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#4548 of 8,552 schools in TX

Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr

Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

3600 FOSSIL DR, Fort Worth, TX 76111

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), 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

$56,944

Median home value

$199,100

Median rent

$1,272/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76111; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bonnie BraeEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.5 mi346Compare →
West Birdville ELEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–50.8 mi688Compare →
Springdale ELEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.9 mi403Compare →
David E Smith ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.2 mi618Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fort Worth ISD

Schools in district
138
Rank in district
#34 of 131
District spending per student
$13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr

Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,548 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr

What grades does Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr serve?

Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?

Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr rank in TX?

Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr ranks #4,548 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr a charter school?

No, Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr a Title I school?

No, Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?

76.7% of students at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr 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 – 5th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 76111)
20,823
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
35.8
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76111; 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

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