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#864 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 47% in state
Riverview Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Buchanan County Public Schools · Grundy, VA
A Buchanan County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
27382 Riverside Drive, Grundy, VA 24614
- Math 62% vs VA 69% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Elementary/middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 39 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverview Elementary/middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grundy), 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
$40,000
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24614; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Council Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–7 | Not available | 194 | Compare → |
| Hurley Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–7 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
| Twin Valley Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–7 | Not available | 262 | 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.
Buchanan County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Elementary/middle is listed in Buchanan County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Elementary/middle
Riverview Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Grundy, VA, part of Buchanan County Public Schools, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Elementary/middle
What grades does Riverview Elementary/middle serve?
Riverview Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riverview Elementary/middle?
Riverview Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary/middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Elementary/middle rank in VA?
Riverview Elementary/middle ranks #864 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Riverview Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Elementary/middle 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 Riverview Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Elementary/middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverview Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Riverview Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverview Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Riverview Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Elementary/middle?
87.8% of students at Riverview Elementary/middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (276) 935-1613
- Area population (ZIP 24614)
- 6,992
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24614; 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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