Riverside School District


Summary:

The Riverside School District in Pennsylvania consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Riverside Elementary School East and Riverside Elementary School West) and 1 junior/senior high school (Riverside Junior/Senior High School). The district has seen a mix of performance, with the high school's statewide ranking declining in recent years despite maintaining a 4-star rating, while the elementary schools show strengths in specific subject areas.

The standout school in the district is Riverside Junior/Senior High School, which has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. The school also performs above the state average in several areas, including PSSA Science, PSSA English Language Arts, and Keystone Exams Literature. In contrast, Riverside Elementary School East has consistently maintained a 2-star rating but excels in PSSA Science, with 78.2% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average.

The data also reveals stark differences in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, ranging from 92.28% at the high school to 100% at Riverside Elementary School West. This suggests a significant socioeconomic divide within the district, which may have implications for resource allocation and student support. Additionally, the spending per student varies across the schools, with Riverside Elementary School East having the highest at $16,161 and Riverside Elementary School West the lowest at $15,201.

District Detail

 601 S Main St
Taylor, PA 18517-1938

 (570) 562-2121

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,487

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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