Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Riverside School's student population of 591 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
591 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Riverside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
53%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #654 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
591 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Riverside School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Jordan School District.
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