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#844 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 40% in state

Riverview Elementary

Elementary School · Manitowoc School District · Manitowoc, WI

A Manitowoc School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4400 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220

  • Math 54% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$14,892
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Riverview Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Riverview 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,181/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manitowoc), 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

$65,188

Median home value

$159,500

Median rent

$790/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privateK–81.2 mi196Compare →
Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–51.2 mi395Compare →
Life AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–21.4 mi8Compare →

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.

Manitowoc School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverview Elementary is listed in Manitowoc School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverview Elementary

Riverview Elementary is a public elementary school in Manitowoc, WI, part of Manitowoc School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverview Elementary

What grades does Riverview Elementary serve?

Riverview Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Riverview Elementary?

Riverview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverview Elementary rank in WI?

Riverview Elementary ranks #844 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Riverview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Riverview Elementary a charter school?

No, Riverview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverview Elementary a Title I school?

No, Riverview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Elementary?

50.0% of students at Riverview 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Manitowoc County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 54220)
40,739
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
44.6
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54220; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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