Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riviera Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Riviera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Riviera Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Riviera Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riviera Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Riviera Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Riviera Elementary School often compared to?
Riviera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Riviera Elementary School?
624 students attend Riviera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Riviera Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riviera Elementary School?
Riviera Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Riviera Elementary School offer ?
Riviera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riviera Elementary School part of?
Riviera Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Riviera Elementary School located?
Riviera Elementary School is located in the Riviera neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Riviera.
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Event
Date
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School-12:00 Dismissal
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
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