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#2126 of 2,228 schools in WA
Rivers Edge High School
High School · Richland School District · Richland, WA
A Richland School District high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
975 Gillespie, Richland, WA 99352
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 15% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Rivers Edge High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rivers Edge High 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), 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
$96,875
Median home value
$442,100
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,234 | Compare → |
| Pacific Crest Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 503 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #20 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rivers Edge High School is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rivers Edge High School
Rivers Edge High School is a public high school in Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 151 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,126 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivers Edge High School
What grades does Rivers Edge High School serve?
Rivers Edge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rivers Edge High School?
Rivers Edge High School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rivers Edge High School rank in WA?
Rivers Edge High School ranks #2,126 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Rivers Edge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivers Edge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Rivers Edge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivers Edge High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rivers Edge High School a charter school?
No, Rivers Edge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rivers Edge High School a Title I school?
No, Rivers Edge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rivers Edge High School?
60.3% of students at Rivers Edge High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.2%
- Phone
- (509) 967-6450
- Area population (ZIP 99352)
- 36,641
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99352; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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