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Riverside School

90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1% in CT
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Riverside School's student population of 435 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Riverside School ranks within the top 1% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#2 out of 942 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
72%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #2 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Riverside School often compared to?
Riverside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mianus School, International School At Dundee, Old Greenwich School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
435 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverside School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Greenwich School District.

School Reviews
4   3/16/2022
This is a great school however there are so not-so-great teachers as well.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Poppyhurlbutt78

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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