Riverside Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1400 Centre Ave, Reading, PA

Northwest Reading Neighborhood

Reading School District

712 Students

D+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
16%

C-

Academics

C-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

16%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

17.5%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

356:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Hispanic

85%

White

7.2%

Black

5.9%

Two or more races

1.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

12/16/2012

My son just started here, i would give it 3 stars so far. I'm happy because the school is more organized with the homework and he gets homework on friday, which i don't mind and the work is harder. i must say i will see how it goes and if it doesn't work out i will be thinking of charter school.

1.0 parent

6/2/2011

the worst school in the district there is no adequate supervision by the teachers before or after school the kids run around like crazy i was so relieved when took my girls out of that school

1.0 parent

5/6/2011

It is said to say but this is the worst school my daughter has ever been to. We relocated back to Reading, and I was hoping that the stereo types about Reading school district were not true, but they are. It is unfortunate for our inner city youth. I plan to relocate out of the city just so my child...

1.0 parent

11/17/2010

I was completly horrified with the lack of care, safety, education, concern, and resposabilty from this school. My children lasted there less than 3 months. We had enough. I don't say I do not recommend anyone to go there because not all the teachers are neglectful in that school. But I will NEVER l...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

1,742 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Household Income

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% of College Grads

6.1%

Median Age

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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C-

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