Very Good
#538 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 26% in state
Riverview Elementary
Elementary School · Silver Lake J1 School District · Silver Lake, WI
A Silver Lake J1 School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 69, Silver Lake, WI 53170
- Math 54% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,456
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| Trevor-wilmot GradeEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Randall Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 582 | 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.
Silver Lake J1 School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Elementary is listed in Silver Lake J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Elementary
Riverview Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Lake, WI, part of Silver Lake J1 School District, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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 Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 14.8:1. 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 #538 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Riverview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Elementary 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 Riverview Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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?
35.7% 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenosha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (262) 889-4384
- Area population (ZIP 53170)
- 1,979
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 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 53170; 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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